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  • 2025-00625 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category January Through March Quota Transfer
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2638
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is transferring 20.5 metric tons of quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna from the December 2025 period to the January through March 2025 period. This change is designed to give fishermen more opportunities to catch tuna and help gather important data about the fish population. The adjusted quota for January through March will now be 58.2 metric tons. The decision considers current fish availability and aims to ensure the sustainable management of tuna stocks.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is letting fishermen catch more Atlantic bluefin tuna between January and March by moving some of their catch allowance from the later months, so there are more chances to catch fish when they are available. This change is like moving a snack from your afternoon box to your morning box so you can eat it when you're hungrier earlier in the day.

  • 2025-03544 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery for 2025
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11233
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    NMFS, a branch of NOAA within the Commerce Department, announced a temporary closure of the Atlantic bluefin tuna trophy fishery in the southern region for 2025. This closure affects recreational fishing for bluefin tuna measuring over 73 inches in length, as the quota for this category has been reached and exceeded. Fishing in the designated area must stop from February 28, 2025, until the end of the year to prevent further overfishing. While fishing is closed, anglers can still catch and release bluefin tuna, ensuring the fish are handled properly to maximize their survival.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has announced that people can't keep big bluefin tuna fish in a certain area in the south for the rest of 2025 because there are not enough fish left. They can still catch these fish for fun, but they have to let them go after.

  • 2021-02513 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8717
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making adjustments to the 2021 Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quotas for the Purse Seine and Reserve categories. NMFS is reallocating 164.5 metric tons from the Purse Seine category to the Reserve category, and transferring 26 metric tons from the Reserve category to the General category for the January 2021 subquota period. This decision considers the need for continued data collection on BFT, the availability of commercial-sized BFT, and ensures that fishing opportunities align with the regulatory standards while managing resources effectively. The changes are effective from February 8, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who look after the big ocean fish decided to move some of their fishing allowance around. They want to make sure they study the fish well and let people catch the right amount without causing problems.

  • 2025-03549 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the General Category January Through March Fishery for 2025
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11232
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily closing the commercial fishing season for Atlantic bluefin tuna from March 1 to March 31, 2025, as the quota for this period has been exceeded. This closure affects vessels with Atlantic Tunas General category permits and HMS Charter/Headboat permits with a commercial sale endorsement. Fishermen can still tag and release bluefin tuna during the closure. The fishery will reopen on June 1, 2025, with specific limits on how many bluefin tuna can be caught.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is stopping fishing for a big fish called Atlantic bluefin tuna in March 2025 because they've caught too many this season. People can still catch and release the fish during this time, and the fishing will start again in June.