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.