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July 2, 2024

Changes to Bluefin Tuna Commercial Handgear Fishery

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January 29, 2024

Closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery

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February 17, 2023

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery Closed

Based on the best available landings information, the adjusted 58.2-mt quota for the January through March time period has been reached and exceeded. Therefore, the fishery will be closed from…
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August 3, 2021

Atlantic Bluefin Quota Transfer and Seasonal Closure

As of 11:30pm on August 4th, 2021, fishing via the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category is closed. NOAA Fisheries announced the closure because the 277.9 mt subquota for June through…
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February 24, 2020

General Category Bluefin Fishery Temporary Closure

The General Category for Atlantic bluefin tuna will close beginning February 24th at 11:30pm and reopen on June 1st. This closure marks the fulfillment of the 100mt January subquota, which,…
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