# Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; 2016 Bigeye Tuna Longline Fishery Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; fishery closure. · Published 2016-07-15 · Effective 2016-07-22 · 81 FR 45982
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-16754
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Species:** bigeye
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 45982
- **Publication date:** 2016-07-15
- **Effective date:** 2016-07-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 160205084-6510-02
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the U.S. pelagic longline fishery for bigeye tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean because the fishery has reached the 2016 catch limit. This action is necessary to ensure compliance with NMFS regulations that implement decisions of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/15/2016-16754/western-and-central-pacific-fisheries-for-highly-migratory-species-2016-bigeye-tuna-longline-fishery)
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