ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION The Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management 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. Sign Up for Atlantic HMS News -
Do you know the HMS fishing rules and regulations?
Report your Recreational Non-Tournament Swordfish or Billfish Landings Electronically or Read More If you can't find what you're looking for, or have questions or comments about this webpage please contact Editor.HMSNews@noaa.gov
|
HMS ID Guide Careful Catch and Release Brochure
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view .pdf files. Various versions are available for different systems. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for FREE .
To
contact the HMS Division call:
|