# Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category
> **Rule** · Opening of the New York Bight fishery. · Published 1997-10-15 · Effective 1997-10-09 · 62 FR 53577
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-27133
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 53577
- **Publication date:** 1997-10-15
- **Effective date:** 1997-10-09
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 100797B
## Abstract

NMFS opens the Atlantic bluefin tuna (ABT) General category New York Bight fishery. This action is being taken to extend the season for the General category, provide for fishing opportunities in the New York Bight area, and ensure additional collection of biological assessment and monitoring data.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/10/15/97-27133/atlantic-tuna-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-general-category)
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