US tuna and swordfish quotas shift based on last year's catch

US fishing quotas for North Atlantic albacore tuna and North and South Atlantic swordfish will increase in 2025. This is because fishermen did not catch their full quotas in 2024, and some international quotas were transferred. However, the quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna will decrease due to overfishing in 2024.

These adjustments mean that fishermen will have more opportunities to catch certain species next year, and less for others. The changes reflect how international agreements and past fishing performance directly affect what US fishermen can bring to market. This is a routine but important part of how global fish stocks are managed, balancing conservation with economic activity.