New European regulation for eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna management
13 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Fishing companies, shipowners and aquaculturists operating with bluefin tuna in the Atlantic and Mediterranean
Summary
The EU updates fisheries management rules for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It affects quotas, catches and sustainable management of this species.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Delegated Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2023/2053 to update management measures for eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna, in line with recommendations from ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas). Modifications may include adjustments to catch quotas, fishing closure …
Full official title
OJ:L_202600497: Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2026/497 de la Comisión, de 4 de marzo de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) 2023/2053 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo en lo que respecta a la ordenación del atún rojo del Atlántico oriental y el Mediterráneo