Thursday, August 27, 2009

EU considers bluefin tuna protection


Support is growing in Brussels for a commercial ban on bluefin tuna amid recommendations from policymakers to add the fish – prized by sushi lovers – to a list of endangered species.

The recommendations are included in a draft document prepared by the European Commission’s environment section. This will form the basis for the 27-member European Union’s common position ahead of the next meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

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