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What are highly migratory species?

These pelagic species live in the water of the open ocean, although they may spend part of their life cycle in nearshore waters. Highly migratory species managed by NOAA Fisheries include tunas, some sharks, swordfish, billfish, and other highly sought-after fish such as Pacific mahi mahi.

What is a federal HMS permit?

About. This permit authorizes vessels to recreationally fish for and retain Atlantic highly migratory species, or HMS, using specific gears. This permit must be renewed annually. Vessels with this permit may not sell their catch.

What are the pelagic species in the Atlantic?

Best known of the pelagic popula- tions of Canadas Atlantic coast are herring, but others in order of economic importance include sal- mon, mackerel, swordfish, bluefin tuna, eels, smelt, gaspereau and capelin.

What are the HMS species in NOAA?

4 categories of fish managed by NOAA Fisheries Atlantic HMS Program. We manage four categories of fish known as highly migratory species in U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexicotunas, swordfish, billfishes, and sharks. These fish migrate long distances, often crossing domestic and international boundaries.

Can I keep a bluefin tuna in NC?

SIZE: Bluefin tunas range in size from 100 to 700+ lbs. LIMIT /SPECIAL REGULATIONS : Regulations allow us to retain 1 bluefin per boat per day if it is over 46 inches and under 73 inches. The picture below was taken aboard the Tuna Duck while bluefin fishing several years ago.

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