ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIESThe
Highly Migratory Species Division of
the National Marine Fisheries Service
manages Atlantic highly migratory species
(HMS); including tunas, sharks, swordfish
and billfish. Management of HMS requires
international cooperation, and rebuilding
programs must reflect traditional participation
in the fisheries by U.S. fishermen, relative
to foreign fleets.
Along with the Magnuson-Stevens Act,
U.S. fisheries management must be consistent
with the requirements of other laws including
the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, Marine
Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered
Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act, and several other Federal laws. NEW! - 2009 HMS Fishery Compliance Guides Report your Recreational Non-Tournament Swordfish or Billfish Landings Electronically or Read More To visit the Pacific HMS webpage Click Here
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