catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2020-04-20 · Effective 2020-04-16 · 85 FR 21789
Document
Document number
2020-08324
Federal Register citation
85 FR 21789
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2020-04-20
Effective date
2020-04-16
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the Angling category Gulf of Mexico area incidental trophy 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 further overharvest of the Angling category Gulf of Mexico incidental trophy BFT subquota.