The bluefin tuna Angling category Gulf of Mexico trophy fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m. on May 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the subquota of 1.8 mt f

The bluefin tuna Angling category northern area trophy fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m. on June 27, 2019, through December 31, 2019. Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the subquota of 1.8 mt for t

NOAA Fisheries announces a proposed rule regarding the use of restricted-fishing days (RFDs) in the Atlantic Tunas General category and HMS Charter/Headboat fisheries.

Fishermen aboard vessels with an Atlantic tunas General or Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat permit may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna measuring 73 inches (185 cm).

This study compares the growth and trophic dynamics of Atlantic bluefin tuna larvae from the Gulf of Mexico and the Mediterranean Sea.

NOAA Fisheries announces a proposed rule to add Maine to the list of states for which federal Atlantic tunas regulations are applicable within state waters. This action is being considered based on a request by the Maine Department of Marine Resources.

These notices are a courtesy to Atlantic tuna fishery interests to keep you informed about the fishery. Official notice of federal fishery actions is made through a filing with the Office of the Federal Register.

NOAA Fisheries has transferred 60 metric tons (mt) to the General category Atlantic bluefin tuna September subquota period from the Reserve category. With that transfer complete, the General category bluefin fishery will close effective 11:30 p.m. on Sept

NOAA Fisheries Adjusts Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category December Subquota to 28.9 mt through Quota Transfer

NOAA Fisheries Adjusts Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category September Subquota to 207.3 mt through Quota Transfer

Temporary rule; Limited Reopening of the 2019 U.S. Pelagic Longline Fishery for Bigeye Tuna in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.

The Angling category Gulf of Mexico incidental trophy bluefin tuna fishery will close effective 11:30 p.m., April 16, 2020. The fishery will remain closed through December 31, 2020.

The bluefin tuna angling category Southern Area trophy fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m., March 14, 2019, through December 31, 2019. Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the Angling category southern

NOAA Fisheries closes the General category fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna effective 11:30 p.m. local time, Wednesday, December 6, 2017, through December 31, 2017.

Final specifications; NOAA Fisheries is specifying a 2020 catch limit of 2,000 ton (t) of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each U.S. Pacific territory and authorizing each U.S. Pacific territory to allocate up to 1,500 (t).