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2018 Commercial Bigeye, Albacore, Skipjack, and Yellowfin Tuna Landings
Catch statistics from previous months are available below or by contacting the Highly Migratory Species Management Division at (978) 281-9260.
Below are the 2018 preliminary landings estimates for the Atlantic bigeye, northern albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack (BAYS) tunas commercial fisheries.
These estimates are subject to late reporting and do not include discards. Totals are reported in metric tons (mt) and pounds (lb) whole weight (ww)—1 mt is equal to 2,204.6 pounds.
January 1 - December 31
Posted March 1, 2019
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through December 31, 2018 and include landings for the Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
|
Species |
2018 quota (ww) |
Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† |
Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bigeye |
- |
414.1 mt |
NA |
542.8 mt |
|
Northern albacore* |
764.15 mt* |
93.4 mt |
12% |
202.4 mt |
|
Yellowfin |
- |
882.7 mt |
NA |
1,497.1 mt |
|
Skipjack |
-- |
7.6 mt |
NA |
8.9 mt |
*On October 10, 2018, NOAA Fisheries adjusted the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt from 527 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04 (83 FR 51391). NOAA Fisheries also adjusted the 2018 quota to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits (additional 131.75 mt).
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - November 30
Posted December 13, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through November 30, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
Species |
2018 quota (ww) |
Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† |
Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|
Bigeye |
- |
359.2 mt |
NA |
467.3 mt |
|
Northern albacore* |
764.15 mt* |
81.0 mt |
11% |
180.5 mt |
|
Yellowfin |
- |
836.6 mt |
NA |
1,380.1 mt |
|
Skipjack |
- |
5.9 mt |
NA |
8.4 mt |
*On October 10, 2018, NOAA Fisheries adjusted the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt from 527 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04 (83 FR 51391). NOAA Fisheries also adjusted the 2018 quota to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits (additional 131.75 mt).
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - October 31
Posted November 15, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through October 31, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
|
Species |
2018 quota (ww) |
Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† |
Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bigeye |
- |
258.2 mt |
NA |
211.6 mt |
|
Northern albacore* |
764.15 mt* |
64.6 mt |
9% |
118.8 mt |
|
Yellowfin |
- |
692.6 mt |
NA |
1,112.1 mt |
|
Skipjack |
- |
4.1 mt |
NA |
7.1 mt |
*On October 10, 2018, NOAA Fisheries adjusted the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt from 527 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04 (83 FR 51391). NOAA Fisheries also adjusted the 2018 quota to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits (additional 131.75 mt).
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - September 30
Posted October 18, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through September 30, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
|
Species |
2018 quota (ww) |
Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† |
Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bigeye |
- |
170.4 mt |
NA |
211.6 mt |
|
Northern albacore* |
764.15 mt* |
64.6 mt |
8% |
118.8 mt |
|
Yellowfin |
- |
692.6 mt |
NA |
1,112.1 mt |
|
Skipjack |
- |
4.1 mt |
NA |
7.1 mt |
*On October 10, 2018, NOAA Fisheries adjusted the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt from 527 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04 (83 FR 51391). NOAA Fisheries also adjusted the 2018 quota to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits (additional 131.75 mt).
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - August 31
Posted September 20, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through August 31, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | - | 130.8 mt (288,356 lb) |
- | 177.5 mt (391,216 lb) |
| Northern albacore* | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
61.9 mt (136,375 lb) |
12% | 109.8 mt (242,099 lb) |
| Yellowfin | - | 596.8 mt (1,315,628 lb) |
- | 999.8 mt (2,204,216 lb) |
| Skipjack | - | 3.8 mt (8,315 lb) |
- | 6.9 mt (15,237 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries proposed adjusting the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04. More details are available here. NOAA Fisheries will update the 2018 quota when the final rule is effective and also to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits.
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - July 31
Posted August 22, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through July 31, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | - | 95.5 mt (210,441 lb) |
- | 116.1 mt (255,952 lb) |
| Northern albacore* | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
59.6 mt (131,316 lb) |
11% | 97.8 mt (215,621 lb) |
| Yellowfin | - | 489.9 mt (1,079,946 lb) |
- | 783.8 mt (1,727,876 lb) |
| Skipjack | - | 3.3 mt (7,212 lb) |
- | 6.5 mt (14,248 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries proposed adjusting the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04. More details are available here. NOAA Fisheries will update the 2018 quota when the final rule is effective and also to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits.
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - June 30
Posted July 17, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through June 30, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | - | 66.8 mt (147,217 lb) |
- | 76.4 mt (168,392 lb) |
| Northern albacore* | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
57.1 mt (125,913 lb) |
11% | 91.6 mt (201,903 lb) |
| Yellowfin | - | 308.7 mt (680,673 lb) |
- | 546.0 mt (1,203,754 lb) |
| Skipjack | - | 1.9 mt (4,223 lb) |
- | 5.8 mt (12,779 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries has proposed adjusting the annual northern albacore (NALB) quota to implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04. More details are available HERE on the Fishery Management News Bulletin page for this Proposed Rule. Comments are due by August 6, 2018. For 2018, NOAA Fisheries also would account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. NALB quota, within ICCAT limits.
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - May 31
Posted July 5, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through May 31, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | N/A | 54.1 mt (119,156 lb) |
N/A | 63.2 mt (139,322 lb) |
| Northern albacore* | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
56.1 mt (123,648 lb) |
11% | 83.9 mt (184,822 lb) |
| Yellowfin | N/A | 184.3 mt (406,383 lb) |
N/A | 293.3 mt (646,664 lb) |
| Skipjack | N/A | 1.5 mt (3,372 lb) |
N/A | 4.2 mt (9,309 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries anticipates adjusting the 2018 northern albacore quota this summer to: (1) implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4 mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04; and (2) to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. northern albacore quota, within ICCAT limits.
†Due to delays in availability, landings estimates for the Caribbean may not include all data through the current date.
January 1 - April 30
Posted May 21, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through April 30, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | N/A | 48.3 mt (96,253 lb) |
N/A | 53.6 mt (118,271 lb) |
| Northern albacore* | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
54.6 mt (120,464 lb) |
10% | 78.5 mt (173,047 lb) |
| Yellowfin | N/A | 114.7 mt (252,902 lb) |
N/A | 212.4 mt (468,330 lb) |
| Skipjack | N/A | 0.3 mt (732 lb) |
N/A | 2.3 mt (5,051 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries anticipates adjusting the 2018 northern albacore quota this summer to: (1) implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4-mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04; and (2) to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. northern albacore quota, within ICCAT limits.
†Landings for the Caribbean are not available to date. This absence of landings will not provide an accurate comparison of landing totals through the same time period between 2018 and 2017.
January 1 - March 31
Posted April 10, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through March 31, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | N/A | 43.1 mt (95,164 lb) |
N/A | 44.8 mt (98,761 lb) |
| Northern albacore | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
48.5 mt (106,865 lb) |
9% | 62.3 mt (137,269 lb) |
| Yellowfin | N/A | 90.5 mt (199,532 lb) |
N/A | 184.6 mt (406,983 lb) |
| Skipjack | N/A | 0.2 mt (454 lb) |
N/A | 1.7 mt (3,718 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries anticipates adjusting the 2018 northern albacore quota this summer to: (1) implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4-mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04; and (2) to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. northern albacore quota, within ICCAT limits.
January 1 - February 28
Posted March 16, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through February 28, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | N/A | 36.1 mt (79,576 lb) |
N/A | 25.7 mt (56,564 lb) |
| Northern albacore | 527 mt (1,161,824 lb) |
39.8 mt (87,819 lb) |
8% | 37.5 mt (82,559 lb) |
| Yellowfin | N/A | 70.7 mt (155,771 lb) |
N/A | 123.6 mt (272,487 lb) |
| Skipjack | N/A | 0.1 mt (203 lb) |
N/A | 1.1 mt (2,462 lb) |
January 1 - 31
Posted February 16, 2018
These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through January 31, 2018, and includes landings for the Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
| Species | 2018 quota (ww) | Estimated landings in 2018 (ww)† | Percent of 2018 quota |
2017 landings through the same time period (ww) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye | N/A | 16.4 mt (36,210 lb) |
N/A | 9.8 mt (21,486 lb) |
| Northern albacore | 527 mt* (1,161,824 lb) |
18.55 mt (40,898 lb) |
4% | 13.5 mt (29,681 lb) |
| Yellowfin | N/A | 46.9 mt (103,422 lb) |
N/A | 74.8 mt (164,945 lb) |
| Skipjack† | N/A | < 1.0 mt* (< 2,204 lb) |
N/A | < 1.0 mt † (< 2,204 lb) |
*NOAA Fisheries anticipates adjusting the 2018 northern albacore quota this summer to: (1) implement the increase in the U.S. baseline quota to 632.4-mt, consistent with ICCAT Recommendation 17-04; and (2) to account for underharvest of the 2017 adjusted U.S. northern albacore quota, within ICCAT limits.
Blacktip sharks. Credit: iStock.
Releasing a sandbar shark on a shark survey.
