NMFS Announces Exempted Fishing Permits and Scientific Research Permits for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) plans to issue Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) and Scientific Research Permits (SRPs) for collecting Atlantic highly migratory species, such as tuna, swordfish, and sharks, in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, with the goal of gathering scientific data and public display.