Current trends and topics for dicussion
So NMFS announced yesterday they are opening a two week season for Cod in the Gulf of Maine. There is a daily 1 fish retention limit for Cod from September 15th through September 30th. I would love to hear the justification by NOAA on why the short limited season for a species currently in a critical status. In addition to short cod season they removed the Sept haddock closure ...
Please note the following updates from NMFS
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery for June–August Subquota Period is closed effective Friday August 9th at 11:30pm.
Fishermen aboard vessels permitted in the Atlantic tunas General and Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat categories may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna after 11:30 p.m. on August 9, 2019.
How long will the closure be in effect?
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With market conditions continueing to be difficult and the moratorium by the buys extended through wednesday 7/31, Uber Tuna recently provided some guidance on how to tell if a fish will have quality fat before harvesting. As only the highest quality fish are getting reasonable prices there is an opportunity to cull fish that will not return value. Not intended to be a go to guide to harvesting fish but interesting enought that i wanted to share.
Please note there is currently a moratorium on Tuna purchases by all buyers due to the record low market conditions. The preference from most commercial fisherman and the buyers is to retain the quota for when the market conditions get better and there are more quality fish in our area. Please plan ahead before harvesting a fish over the next coming weeks.
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There is a voluntary closure of summer Bluefin Tuna purchasing and sales by all Tu...
Take note that effective July 11, 2019 Bluefin Tuna bag limit will be reduced from 3 per day to 1 per day, and likely be in place through the August 31st quota subperiod.
From NMFS "Beginning July 11, 2019, Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category permit holders and authorized HMS Charter/Headboat category vessels fishing commercially can retain one BFT measuring 73” or greater per vessel per day/trip. This adjusted limit will be in effect through at least Au...