NOAA moves bluefin tuna quota from reserve to harpoon fishermen
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The National Marine Fisheries Service is moving 6.4 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the “Reserve” category to the “Harpoon” category.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative adjustment intended to give harpoon fishermen more opportunities to catch tuna during the current season.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishermen with Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category permits
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via the Federal Register; check the original document before making business or compliance decisions.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document