U.S. Sets Catch Limits for Bigeye Tuna in Guam Waters

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has established a 2015 catch limit of 2,000 metric tons for longline-caught bigeye tuna in Guam, allowing the territory to allocate up to 1,000 metric tons to U.S. longline fishing vessels under a specified agreement, with monitoring and accountability measures in place to ensure long-term sustainability of fishery resources.