Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Harpoon Category Quota Transfer
Key claim: NMFS transferred 6.4 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category, raising the Harpoon quota to 65.6 mt for the remainder of the season.
Abstract
(Rule · Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) NMFS is transferring 6.4 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category resulting in an adjusted Harpoon category quota 65.6 mt and a Reserve category quota of 1 mt. This action is intended to provide further harvest opportunities for Harpoon category fishermen, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels. The Harpoon category fishery will remain open until November 15, 2026, or until the adjusted Harpoon quota is reached, whichever comes first.
Why this matters
NMFS transferred 6.4 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category, raising the Harpoon quota to 65.6 mt for the remainder of the season.