2020 Highly Migratory Species Annual Report
This report focuses on work of SWFSC scientists on highly migratory fish species (HMS) and their…
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Although Pacific-wide populations are well below target levels, U.S. wild-caught Pacific bluefin tuna is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed under rebuilding measures that limit harvest by U.S. fishermen.
Significantly below target population levels. Rebuilding measures are in place for U.S. fishermen.
Reduced to end overfishing.
Fishing gear used to catch bluefin tuna rarely contacts the seafloor so habitat impacts are minimal.
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
NOAA Fisheries collaborates with several international fishery management bodies to manage the fishery and conserve the species.
This report focuses on work of SWFSC scientists on highly migratory fish species (HMS) and their…
A 2017 status review report conducted on a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)…
Logbook summary reports for the 2019 calendar year.
Logbook summary reports for the 2019 calendar year.
Logbook summary reports for the 2018 calendar year.
Logbook summary reports for the 2018 calendar year.
Staff in the highly migratory species Fisheries Monitoring Program collaborate with partners at NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Regional Office, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, the state fisheries agencies of California, Oregon, and Washington,…
The Fish Population Dynamics and Modeling Program conducts analyses in support of the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Fishery Management Plans for coastal pelagics species and highly migratory species. We also conduct analyses in support of U.S…