# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Harpoon Category Fishery for 2023
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2023-08-02 · Effective 2023-07-30 · 88 FR 50807
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-16445
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 50807
- **Publication date:** 2023-08-02
- **Effective date:** 2023-07-30
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220919-0193
## Abstract

NMFS closes the Harpoon category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length (CFL) or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the 2023 fishing year. This closure applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category permitted vessels.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/02/2023-16445/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-closure-of-the-harpoon-category)
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