Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Harpoon Category Fishery for 2023
seasonal-closure · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2023-08-02 · Effective 2023-07-30 · 88 FR 50807
Document
Document number
2023-16445
Federal Register citation
88 FR 50807
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
seasonal-closure
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2023-08-02
Effective date
2023-07-30
NOAA docket
Docket No. 220919-0193
Abstract
NMFS closes the Harpoon category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length (CFL) or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the 2023 fishing year. This closure applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category permitted vessels.