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![Restrictions on Bluefin Tuna](https://billfish.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BFT-Change-495x400.png)
Changes to Bluefin Tuna Commercial Handgear Fishery
Effective as of July 1st, all Atlantic Tunas General category…
![Bluefin Tuna](https://billfish.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bluefin-Tuna-495x384.jpg)
Modifications to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Limit
NOAA is adjusting the daily retention limit for recreational…
![California Poaching Ring Bust](https://billfish.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/California-Poach-Bust-495x328.png)
California Fines San Diego Fishermen in Poaching Bust
In a significant move to curb illegal fishing, California authorities…
![General Category Bluefin Fishery Temporary Closure | The Billfish Foundation](https://billfish.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bluefin-tuna-credit-NOAA-495x400.jpg)
Closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category in Southern New England Area
The Southern New England Area Trophy Bluefin Tuna Angling Category…
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Bluefin Tuna Closure for Angling Category
Based on the best available landings information from NOAA Fisheries,…
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Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery
NOAA announced the closure of the Angling Category Southern Area…
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery Closed
The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Commercial Fishery…
![Billfish, Swordfish & Tunas Landings Update | The Billfish Foundation](https://billfish.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tuna-labeled-for-reuse-2-495x400.jpg)
Amendment 13 Finalized
New Changes to Bluefin Tuna Quotas
As of October 3, 2022,…
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Bluefin Quota Allocation Transfer – Sept 2022
NMFS transferred 90.5 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin…
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Mexico Fishery Update
Closure for Incidental catch of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in the…