The Department of the Environment would like to inform anglers that the Bluefin tuna Open Season has been suspended as from 11am today Tuesday 2nd July 2024. 

A statement from the Government follows velow:

The tuna weighing station  will close at 13:00hrs. 

The season will reopen again on the 6th August 2024. 

Anglers are reminded that the capture and landing of any Bluefin tuna is not allowed during the  closed season. 

The Department’s Environmental Protection and Research Unit, along with other  authorities, will be monitoring activity at sea and marinas during this time.