International trade · 16/01/2026

NMFS Closes Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery for Remainder of January Through March 2026

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the General category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of January through March 2026, allowing fishermen to retain, possess, or land BFT of all sizes during the closure period, subject to catch-and-release and tag-and-release programs.