Considering the current data on the discharges carried out by the Portuguese fleet, of the Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Atlantic Ocean, the quota allocated to Portugal has been exhausted.

In this context, and in compliance with point 2 of article 35 of Regulation (EU) No. 1224/2009, of 20 November, it is prohibited to fish the aforementioned species, in the aforementioned areas, as well as to keep on board, transhipment and unloading. of the catches made, from 00:00 hours on September 20, 2021.