International trade · 05/04/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Requiring Use of 'Weak Hooks' in Gulf of Mexico Pelagic Longline Fishery to Reduce Bluefin Tuna Bycatch

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing a rule requiring the use of 'weak hooks' in the Gulf of Mexico pelagic longline fishery to reduce bycatch of bluefin tuna, a highly migratory species. This action aims to minimize short-term negative socio-economic impacts while promoting long-term benefits for the species and the fishing industry.