Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 1999-12-16 · Effective 2000-01-01 · 64 FR 70198
Document
Document number
99-32546
Federal Register citation
64 FR 70198
Type
Rule
Action
Retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
1999-12-16
Effective date
2000-01-01
NOAA docket
I.D. 120199C
Abstract
NMFS adjusts the daily retention limit for the Angling category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) in all areas to one large school or small medium BFT (measuring 47 to less than 73 inches (119 to less than 185 cm) curved fork length) per vessel. The Angling category trophy retention limit for large medium and giant BFT remains at one fish per vessel, per fishing year. This action is being taken to lengthen the fishing season and to ensure reasonable fishing opportunities in all geographic areas without risking overharvest of the quota established for the Angling category fishery.