🐟Closure of Southern New England Trophy Fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
NMFS closes the Angling category southern New England 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). The southern New England area trophy fishery is defined as south of 42[deg] N lat. and north of 39[deg]18' N lat. This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.
Learn More🐋Notice of Marine Mammals Permit Amendment for Research Application
Notice is hereby given that Alaska Whale Foundation, P.O. Box 1927, Petersburg, AK 99833 (Responsible Party: Andy Szabo, Ph.D.), has applied for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 26663-01.
Learn More🌊Endangered Species Permit Requirements for NC Research
Notice is hereby given that Frederick Scharf, Ph.D., University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, has applied in due form for a permit to take Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) and shortnose sturgeon (A. brevirostrum) for scientific research.
Learn More🎣Public Meeting on North Pacific Fishery Management Regulations
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council)'s Enforcement Committee will hold a webconference on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Learn More🌊Public Meeting on Offshore Wind Energy and Fisheries Management
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Marine Planning Committee will hold a webinar, which is open to the public.
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