Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
May 29, 2012 - 77 FR 31546 - RIN: 0648-XC03 - Download Full Notice: Text | PDF
NMFS closes the incidental Longline category southern area fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of 2012. Fishing for, retaining, possessing, or landing BFT in the Longline category southern area is prohibited for the remainder of 2012. This action is being taken to prevent any further overharvest of the Longline category southern area BFT subquota.
Agency Contact: Sarah McLaughlin or Brad McHale, 978- 281-9260.
This rule is final. Its effective date is May 29, 2012.
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