Major tuna-fishing nations have backed calls for temporary closure of the Mediterranean tuna fishery, branded a "disgrace" by a recent expert report. The World Conservation Congress passed a motion calling for closure of the bluefin fishery until scientifically sound recovery plans are in place. Catches are estimated to be about four times higher than scientists recommend. Spain, which has the biggest quota for Mediterranean tuna, and Japan, the biggest consumer, voted in favour.
Major tuna-fishing nations have backed calls for temporary closure of the Mediterranean tuna fishery, branded a "disgrace" by a recent expert report.
The World Conservation Congress passed a motion calling for closure of the bluefin fishery until scientifically sound recovery plans are in place.
Catches are estimated to be about four times higher than scientists recommend.
Spain, which has the biggest quota for Mediterranean tuna, and Japan, the biggest consumer, voted in favour.
Yes, that means fisheries will go broke and a lot of people will have to be compensated, but right now they have a choice between something that draconian or a sea full of jellyfish in 20 years. keep to the Fen Causeway
