catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-05-06 · Effective 2021-05-04 · 86 FR 24359
Document
Document number
2021-09614
Federal Register citation
86 FR 24359
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule, closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-05-06
Effective date
2021-05-04
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 (185 cm) 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.