# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason Angling category retention limit adjustment; southern area trophy fishery closure; quota transfer. · Published 2010-06-14 · Effective 2010-06-12 · 75 FR 33531
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-14221
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 33531
- **Publication date:** 2010-06-14
- **Effective date:** 2010-06-12
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit should be adjusted for the remainder of 2010, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. These actions apply to vessels permitted in the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category and Charter/Headboat category (when fishing recreationally for BFT). NMFS also closes the southern area Angling category fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy") BFT, and transfers 1.7 mt from the Reserve to the northern area trophy category subquota. These actions are being taken consistent with the BFT fishery management objectives of the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan and to prevent overharvest of the 2010 Angling category quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/14/2010-14221/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
---
*MORVS · CC0 1.0*