Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery Closure
FISHERY: General Category Bluefin Tuna
CLOSED: September 19, 11:30 pm – September 30, 2022
REASON FOR CLOSURE: Quota projected to be reached
PERMITS AFFECTED: Atlantic Tunas General category permitted vessels and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for bluefin tuna
RECREATIONAL: Not affected by this closure
Details
Commercial fishermen aboard vessels with an Atlantic Tunas General category or Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat permit may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna from 11:30 p.m. September 19 through September 30, 2022. Previously designated restricted-fishing days for the rest of the September time period will be waived when this closure takes effect.
Why is the fishery closing?
Based on the best available landings information, the adjusted 225.8-mt quota for the September time period is projected to be reached shortly.
Reporting
Atlantic Tunas General, Harpoon, and HMS Charter/Headboat category vessel owners are required to report all bluefin tuna retained or discarded dead within 24 hours of the landing(s) or end of each trip by:
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