International trade · 20/07/2026

NMFS Closes Harpoon Category Fishery for Large Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for Remainder of 2026 Fishing Year

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Harpoon category fishery for large, medium, and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna until the end of the 2026 fishing year. This closure affects vessels that are permitted to fish for these species under the Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category.