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Strict tuna conservation measures preferred over trade ban Australia
Australia will support measures to help the conservation and recovery of Atlantic bluefin tuna rather than an international trade ban at the upcoming Convention of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
Europe will argue for bluefin tuna trade ban European Union
Altantic bluefin tuna, a species highly sought after for Japanese sushi and sashimi, may disappear from menus after Europe joined the United States on Wednesday in arguing for a ban on its global trade.
Restored shrimp fisher certification slated for September Mexico
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission hopes the certification of the shrimp fisher vessels will take place in September, with the collaborative efforts of shipowners, vessel skippers, crew and Mexican Government authorities.
EU subsidised fish criminals: report European Union
The EU has handed out at least EUR 14 million in subsidies to companies convicted of illegal fishing, a new report has revealed. Some 36 law-breaking vessel owners with 42 convictions between them received EUR 13.5 million between 1994 and 2006.
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