Press Release: Bluefin tuna fishing season 2015: EU benefits from recovery of the stock

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Series Details IP/15/ (26.05.15)
Publication Date 26/05/2015
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The main Bluefin Tuna fishing season runs from 26 May to 24 June; this is when large vessels, purse seiners, are allowed to fish for Bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic.

In 2015, for the first time since the establishment of the Bluefin tuna recovery plan in 2006, there was a marked increase in the quota that the European Union is allowed to fish (over 9,372 tonnes). This is due to the progressive recovery of the stock, as demonstrated by scientific evidence, which led to an increase of 20% of the overall quota for Bluefin tuna.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5034_en.htm
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European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/15/5033, 26.05.15: Facts and figures: 2015 Bluefin Tuna Fishing Season http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-5033_en.htm
ESO: Background information: Commission welcomes unanimous adoption of Bluefin tuna recovery plan http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-welcomes-unanimous-adoption-of-bluefin-tuna-recovery-plan/

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