# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule. · Published 2021-05-14 · Effective 2021-05-11 · 86 FR 26424
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-10253
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 26424
- **Publication date:** 2021-05-14
- **Effective date:** 2021-05-11
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the Angling category northern area fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) (i.e., "trophy" fish measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length or greater). This action is being taken to prevent further overharvest of the Angling category northern area trophy BFT subquota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/14/2021-10253/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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