catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2019-03-18 · Effective 2019-03-14 · 84 FR 9719
Document
Document number
2019-04986
Federal Register citation
84 FR 9719
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2019-03-18
Effective date
2019-03-14
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
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 overharvest of the Angling category southern area trophy BFT subquota.