International trade · 09/10/2025

NMFS Closes Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries for Remainder of October-November 2025

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the General category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the October through November time period, allowing fishermen to tag and release BFT of all sizes, subject to catch-and-release and tag-and-release programs.