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.