The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Each member country of the IATTC is represented by up to four Commissioners, appointed by the respective government. The IATTC also has significant responsibilities for the implementation of the International Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP), and provides the Secretariat for that program.
Govt decides against joining the EU Iceland
Iceland has decided to end its bid to join the European Union, according to the news announced by the country's foreign minister to the European Commission.
Open sea trials will examine seaweed farming's impact on finfish aquaculture Australia
The feasibility of farming seaweed to complement aquaculture and safeguard the environment will be examined during open sea trials to be conducted by the South Australian Research and Development Institute in Spencer Gulf later this year.
Lobster glut pushes prices down Canada
A glut in the lobster market in Cape Breton has pushed prices down dramatically over the last few weeks.
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