Because the Gulf of Mexico is the only known spawning area for western Atlantic bluefin, NOAA's proposed regulations should prohibit the use of surface longlines in the Gulf and encourage more selective alternative fishing gear. (pewtrusts.org)
For example, projects in spawning areas must be cleared to ensure the impact to the area will be minimal. (realtormag.realtor.org)
The first is in the Gulf of Mexico, the only known spawning area for the western population of these fish. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)