# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
> **Rule** · Retention limit adjustment. · Published 1999-12-16 · Effective 2000-01-01 · 64 FR 70198
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-32546
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 70198
- **Publication date:** 1999-12-16
- **Effective date:** 2000-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 120199C
## Abstract

NMFS adjusts the daily retention limit for the Angling category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) in all areas to one large school or small medium BFT (measuring 47 to less than 73 inches (119 to less than 185 cm) curved fork length) per vessel. The Angling category trophy retention limit for large medium and giant BFT remains at one fish per vessel, per fishing year. This action is being taken to lengthen the fishing season and to ensure reasonable fishing opportunities in all geographic areas without risking overharvest of the quota established for the Angling category fishery.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/16/99-32546/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna)
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