2017 Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation report for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
by NOAA Fisheries 13 Jan 2018 04:05 UTC
2017 Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation report for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species © NOAA Fisheries
What is the Atlantic HMS SAFE Report?
The Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report contains a review of the current status of Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) stocks (tunas, swordfish, billfishes, and sharks), describes the year's accomplishments in managing Atlantic HMS fisheries, and provides information on management of Atlantic HMS fisheries. The SAFE Report provides Atlantic HMS fishery constituents with information on the latest developments in Atlantic HMS management and fulfills Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requirements.
Where is the 2017 Atlantic HMS SAFE Report available?
The 2017 Atlantic HMS SAFE Report is available on the HMS Management Division website.
To request a hard copy, contact the HMS Management Division by phone at (301) 427-8503.