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NOAA Announces $82 Million in Funding for North Atlantic Right Whale
NOAA earmarked a $82 million fund dedicated to the…

Draft Amendment 15 Looks to Open Closed Zones
Closed Zones Opening to Pelagic Longliners Soon?
After 23…

Effects of Circle Hooks on Sharks and Rays – IATTC Review
In March of this year, the 1st Circle Hook Workshop of the…

One More Federal Dismissal of Billfish
Traditional tagging of billfish for science produce very…

Atlantic Bluefin Quota Transfer and Seasonal Closure
Atlantic Bluefin General Category Fishery Closed…

NMFS Designates Bullet and Frigate Mackerel as Ecosystem Component Species
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved Amendment…

Atlantic Bluefin Northern Area Trophy Fishery Closed to Angling
On May 11, 2021 at 11:30pm, the Northern Area Trophy Bluefin…

Atlantic Bluefin Southern Area Trophy Fishery Closed to Angling
NOAA Fisheries closed the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category…

NOAA Documents Negative Impacts on Fishing from COVID-19
NOAA Fisheries recently released economic impact figures…

Atlantic Bluefin December Subqota Adjustment
NOAA Fisheries transferred 19.5 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic…