# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule. · Published 2020-04-20 · Effective 2020-04-16 · 85 FR 21789
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-08324
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 21789
- **Publication date:** 2020-04-20
- **Effective date:** 2020-04-16
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the Angling category Gulf of Mexico area incidental trophy 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 further overharvest of the Angling category Gulf of Mexico incidental trophy BFT subquota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/20/2020-08324/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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