Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Harpoon Category Fishery for 2024
seasonal-closure · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2024-08-02 · Effective 2024-07-31 · 89 FR 63109
Document
Document number
2024-17107
Federal Register citation
89 FR 63109
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
seasonal-closure
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2024-08-02
Effective date
2024-07-31
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 2024 fishing year. This closure applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category permitted vessels.