# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2020-12-17 · Effective 2020-12-14 · 85 FR 81837
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-27794
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 81837
- **Publication date:** 2020-12-17
- **Effective date:** 2020-12-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category fishery for the December subquota period, and thus for the remainder of 2020. The intent of this closure is to prevent further overharvest of the adjusted December subquota, and the overall adjusted General category quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/17/2020-27794/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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