# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure of the Atlantic bluefin tuna Angling category southern area large medium and giant fishery for 2022. · Published 2022-02-17 · Effective 2022-02-12 · 87 FR 8983
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-03389
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 8983
- **Publication date:** 2022-02-17
- **Effective date:** 2022-02-12
- **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 (185 cm) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category permitted vessels and Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/17/2022-03389/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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