Rules for incidental bluefin tuna catches in the Atlantic for the 2026 season
25 Mar 2026
Effective: 19 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Shipowners and skippers of trolling and surface longline vessels in the Atlantic
Summary
Accidental bluefin tuna catches allowed for trolling and surface longline vessels in the Northeast Atlantic, Bay of Biscay and North Atlantic during 2026 are regulated.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Secretaría General de Pesca establishes specific conditions for incidental bluefin tuna catches in the 2026 season. It affects two fleet types: trolling vessels in the Northeast Atlantic and Bay of Biscay, and surface longline vessels in the North Atlantic. Quotas, notification obligations and procedures for declar…
Full official title
Resolución de 19 de marzo de 2026, de la Secretaría General de Pesca, por la que se establecen disposiciones para la campaña atún rojo 2026 para las capturas fortuitas de buques curricaneros en el Atlántico Nordeste y Golfo de Vizcaya, y de los buques de palangre de superficie en el Atlántico Norte.