catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2020-05-26 · Effective 2020-05-21 · 85 FR 31414
Document
Document number
2020-11246
Federal Register citation
85 FR 31414
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2020-05-26
Effective date
2020-05-21
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the northern area Angling category fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). This action is being taken to prevent further overharvest of the Angling category northern area trophy BFT subquota.