Regulation & law · 19/09/2023

NMFS Transfers Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota and Closes General Category Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is transferring 21.7 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the Reserve category to the General category for the September time period, while also closing the General category fishery for large bluefin tuna and waiving previously scheduled restricted-fishing days.