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Changes to Bluefin Tuna Commercial Handgear Fishery
Effective as of July 1st, all Atlantic Tunas General category…
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Modifications to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Limit
NOAA is adjusting the daily retention limit for recreational…
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No Protection for Overfished Atlantic Blue Marlin as Protections for Sharks Grow Stronger
The Final Amendment 15 was recently issued by NMFS and fails…
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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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Hudson Canyon Marine Sanctuary Update
Last week, stakeholders convened at Monmouth University for a…
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Mistakes From Past Recreational Fishing Effort Survey
NOAA announced a large-scale follow-up study after results from…
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Bluefin Tuna Closure for Angling Category
Based on the best available landings information from NOAA Fisheries,…
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NOAA Announces $82 Million in Funding for North Atlantic Right Whale
NOAA earmarked a $82 million fund dedicated to the…
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Draft Amendment 15 Looks to Open Closed Zones
Closed Zones Opening to Pelagic Longliners Soon?
After 23…
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Effects of Circle Hooks on Sharks and Rays – IATTC Review
In March of this year, the 1st Circle Hook Workshop of the…