5 Mar 2025
🎣Closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Southern Area Fishery in 2025
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery for 2025
Summary
NMFS closes the Angling category southern area fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters (cm)) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines a temporary closure of the southern area trophy bluefin tuna fishery, affecting fishing vessels holding HMS permits. This impacts compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses involved in recreational fishing, necessitating adherence to new restrictions on catch limits.