# International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2013 Bigeye Tuna Longline Fishery Closure in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; fishery closure. · Published 2013-11-04 · Effective 2013-11-11 · 78 FR 65887
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-26450
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 65887
- **Publication date:** 2013-11-04
- **Effective date:** 2013-11-11
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 110620342-1659-03
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the U.S. pelagic longline fishery for bigeye tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) as a result of the fishery reaching the 2013 catch limit of 500 metric tons. This action is intended to limit fishing mortality on bigeye tuna caused by longline fishing in the EPO, and contribute to the long-term conservation of bigeye tuna at levels that support healthy fisheries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/04/2013-26450/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-2013-bigeye-tuna-longline-fishery-closure-in-the)
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