Rule Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 20, 2026

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Harpoon Category Fishery for 2026

NMFS closes the Harpoon category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters (cm)) curved fork length (CFL) or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Published: 2026-07-20.

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