# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure of Angling category southern area trophy fishery. · Published 2016-04-12 · Effective 2016-04-10 · 81 FR 21481
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-08386
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 21481
- **Publication date:** 2016-04-12
- **Effective date:** 2016-04-10
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150121066-5717-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the southern area Angling category fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). This action is being taken to prevent any further overharvest of the Angling category southern area trophy BFT subquota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/12/2016-08386/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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