Tuna fishing limits in the Eastern Pacific will continue for two more years

The US is extending current fishing restrictions for tropical tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean through 2026. This means large purse seine and longline vessels will continue to face limits on how much bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna they can catch.

These rules are not new, but their extension means that the fishing industry in the Eastern Pacific will continue to operate under the same constraints for the next two years. This provides stability for conservation efforts and for the fishing companies that have already adapted to these limits. It also means that the US is upholding its international commitments to manage shared fish stocks.