| This database identifies the universe of (permitted) vessels participating in open
access commercial and recreational Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) fisheries,
including fisheries for bluefin tuna, swordfish, billfish, sharks, and BAYS (bigeye,
albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack) tunas. Open access commercial vessel permits include
permits to fish for BAYS and bluefin tuna and swordfish, and include charter/headboat
permits. The data elements collected include identifying owner information, vessel
description, vessel permit number, and home port. |