# Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; 2015 Bigeye Tuna Longline Fishery Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; fishery closure. · Published 2015-07-28 · Effective 2015-08-05 · 80 FR 44883
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-18433
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Species:** bigeye
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 44883
- **Publication date:** 2015-07-28
- **Effective date:** 2015-08-05
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150619537-5615-01
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the U.S. pelagic longline fishery for bigeye tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean as a result of the fishery reaching the 2015 catch limit. This action is necessary to prevent additional fishing pressure on this fish stock.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/28/2015-18433/western-and-central-pacific-fisheries-for-highly-migratory-species-2015-bigeye-tuna-longline-fishery)
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