# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule. · Published 2019-06-04 · Effective 2019-05-31 · 84 FR 25707
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-11609
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 25707
- **Publication date:** 2019-06-04
- **Effective date:** 2019-05-31
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the Gulf of Mexico Angling category incidental fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Angling category Gulf of Mexico trophy BFT subquota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/06/04/2019-11609/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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