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European Parliament Backs New System for Tracking Bluefin Tuna From Catch to Sale
A new system for tracking bluefin tuna from catch to sale, so as to protect the alarmingly depleted Atlantic stocks, was backed by the European Parliament on Thursday. The new rules require documentation at every stage, including caging, harvesting,...
Stricter Catch Tracking of Bluefin Tuna to Deter Illegal Fishing
A new tracking system of bluefin tuna from catch to sale will allow closer control over the alarmingly depleting stocks in European Union (EU) waters. The new rules backed by the Fisheries Committee on Wednesday require the documentation of every stage...
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Trade Ban Fails
Discussion of a long-awaited proposal to ban international commercial trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna was cut short at the largest wildlife trade convention when an immediate vote was pushed through. Member governments of the Convention on International...
European Commission Proposes the European Union Support a Ban on International Trade in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The European Commission has proposed that the European Union should press for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna to enter into force within the next year. The Commission is deeply concerned that overfishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna...
WWF Argues for a Temporary Fishing Ban for the Beleaguered Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), the global conservation organization, is urging countries meeting in Brazil this week to agree urgently on a temporary fishing ban for the beleaguered Atlantic bluefin tuna, as an essential measure to avoid imminent stock...
Close to 16,000 Citizens From 149 Countries Sign Up to Join Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Boycott
Close to 16,000 citizens from 149 countries have signed up to join numerous restaurants, retailers and chefs in boycotting Mediterranean bluefin tuna – until stocks have recovered and the fishery is properly controlled and managed.
Spain And Japan Back Bluefin Tuna Ban
Key fishing state Spain and key tuna market Japan joined with a majority of other countries to back closing the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna fishery until it can be brought under control and establishing protected areas in the main breeding grounds.
High Level Review Calls the Management of the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Fishery “an International Disgraceâ€
Calling the management of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery “an international disgraceâ€, a high level review has called for an immediate suspension of fishing. The still confidential review, commissioned last November by the International...
