- All vessels fishing recreationally for Atlantic tunas, sharks, swordfish and billfish must have an Atlantic HMS Angling permit. Find out more at hmspermits.noaa.gov.
- Atlantic highly migratory species information from NOAA Fisheries
- Sustainable shark fisheries information from NOAA Fisheries
- Report to the Gulf of Maine Mapping Project for Highly Migratory Species (pdf file, 2.35 MB)
Important Phone Numbers
- NMFS Enforcement Hotline........................................................... 800-853-1964
- NMFS tuna information.................................................................. 978-281-9260
- Atlantic tunas or HMS charter/headboat permits or landings.... 888-872-8862
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (hmspermits.noaa.gov)