7 Jul 2025
🎣Closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Harpoon Fishery for 2025
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Harpoon Category Fishery for 2025
Summary
NMFS closes the Harpoon category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length (CFL) or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the 2025 fishing year. This closure applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category permitted vessels.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The closure of the Harpoon category fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna impacts those permitted vessels and fishermen engaged in this specific segment of tuna fishing. This regulatory action mandates compliance with quota management which can affect their operational revenues and fishing practices. Non-compliance may result in penalties, impacting long-term business sustainability.