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ATLANTIC COAST TUNA FISHERY, 1970 



Tuna landings along the Atlantic coast were 6.6 million pounds worth $948,000 — an in- 

 crease of 3.9 million pounds and $566,000 compared with 1969, A sharp increase in landings of 

 bluefin tuna, principally in New Jersey, accounted largely for the gain. Bluefin tuna was 96 per- 

 cent of the total harvest. 



There were 33 fishermen using 3 purse seine vessels and 3 motor boats landing tuna at 

 ports in the New England and Middle Atlantic States. Purse seines took 9 3 percent of the harvest, 

 and harpoons, lines, and pound nets took 2 percent each. A small quantity was taken with otter 

 trawls, floating traps, haul seines, and gill nets. 



SUMMARY OF ATLANTIC COAST TUNA LANDINGS, 1970 



2/ LESS THAN 500 POUNDS OR $500. 



