U.S. Extends Fishing Restrictions for Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna in Western and Central Pacific Ocean

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has extended the dates of applicability of existing regulations for U.S. purse seine vessels operating in the western and central Pacific Ocean through December 31, 2012, to implement a decision by the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPFC) regarding conservation and management measures for bigeye and yellowfin tuna.