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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to set annual catch limits for Pacific bluefin tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean for 2021. This rule follows an international agreement to help preserve this overfished species. The total limit for U.S. commercial fishing is set at 425 metric tons with specific trip limits that decrease as cumulative catches increase throughout the year, ensuring tighter control over the fishing activities. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by February 4, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed new regulations to implement conservation measures for tropical tuna fishing in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, following international agreements made by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) for the years 2025-2026. These rules include fishing restrictions for U.S. vessels involved in catching bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna, which are necessary to maintain sustainable fish populations and meet international obligations. Key measures involve closure days for purse seine vessels exceeding specific catch limits and restrictions on the use of fish aggregating devices. Public comments on the proposal are invited until January 6, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Commerce Department, has issued an interim final rule aiming to conserve tropical tuna species in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for 2021. This rule implements measures from the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, continuing regulations similar to those from 2018-2020. Key provisions include limited catch for bigeye tuna by longline vessels, a 72-day fishing restriction period for large purse seine vessels, and restrictions on fishing locations from October 9 to November 8. The rule is effective immediately to comply with international obligations and ensure the conservation of tuna stocks.