NMFS Proposes Regulations for Tropical Tuna Fishing Restrictions in Eastern Pacific Ocean for 2025 and Beyond

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposes regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 to implement fishing restrictions for tropical tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) starting in 2025, in line with the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission's (IATTC) Resolution C-24-01. The restrictions aim to conserve tropical tuna stocks and comply with the US's IATTC membership obligations.