Quota Transfer: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Longline Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries has transferred 30.8 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the Reserve category to the Longline category. The resulting adjusted quotas are:

• Longline category = 240.1 mt
• Reserve category = 7.4 mt

Each eligible Individual Bluefin Quota (IBQ) shareholder will receive 893 lbs (0.4 mt) of IBQ. IBQ shareholders can expect for individual accounts to be updated shortly.

The adjusted Longline and Reserve quotas will remain in effect for the remainder of the 2026 fishing year or until otherwise adjusted. Note that NOAA Fisheries intends to take separate rulemaking action as soon as possible in 2026 to consider modifying the baseline Atlantic bluefin tuna quota consistent with the quota adopted at the 2025 International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas annual meeting.

Who is affected?

This action applies to Atlantic Tunas Longline category limited access permit holders.