# Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; 2019 Bigeye Tuna Longline Fishery Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; fishery closure. · Published 2019-07-24 · Effective 2019-07-27 · 84 FR 35568
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-15722
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Species:** bigeye
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 35568
- **Publication date:** 2019-07-24
- **Effective date:** 2019-07-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 190325272-9537-02
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the U.S. pelagic longline fishery for bigeye tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean because the fishery has reached the 2019 catch limit. This action is necessary to ensure compliance with NMFS regulations that implement decisions of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/24/2019-15722/western-and-central-pacific-fisheries-for-highly-migratory-species-2019-bigeye-tuna-longline-fishery)
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