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Restrictions on Bluefin Tuna

Changes to Bluefin Tuna Commercial Handgear Fishery

Effective as of July 1st, all Atlantic Tunas General category…
Bluefin Tuna

Modifications to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Limit

NOAA is adjusting the daily retention limit for recreational…

No Protection for Overfished Atlantic Blue Marlin as Protections for Sharks Grow Stronger

The Final Amendment 15 was recently issued by NMFS and fails…
General Category Bluefin Fishery Temporary Closure | The Billfish Foundation

Closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category in Southern New England Area

The Southern New England Area Trophy Bluefin Tuna Angling Category…
Hudson Canyon Marine Sanctuary, NOAA, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Sanctuary Advisory Council, SAC

Hudson Canyon Marine Sanctuary Update

Last week, stakeholders convened at Monmouth University for a…

NOAA Fisheries Announces Mistakes From Past Recreational Fishing Effort Survey

NOAA announced a large-scale follow-up study after results from…

Bluefin Tuna Closure for Angling Category

Based on the best available landings information from NOAA Fisheries,…

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…