New fishing rules for tropical tuna in the eastern Pacific
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is updating regulations for catching bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean. These updates implement decisions made by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) during their September 2025 meeting.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update to align U.S. regulations with international agreements made by the IATTC. It specifically adds new requirements for protecting sea turtles during tuna fishing.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishing vessels targeting tropical tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before taking action.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document