Press Release:International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic’s Tuna (ICCAT) 2014: Sustainable increase for Bluefin tuna quota supported by science

The European Union welcomed on the 17 November 2014 the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic's Tuna (ICCAT) decision to increase the quota for Eastern and Mediterranean Bluefin tuna by just under 20% a year over the next three years. This moderate increase was fully in line with scientific advice and came after several years of prudent management following the near collapse of the stock.

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ESO: Background information: Bluefin tuna fishing season 2014: EU prioritises high control standards http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-bluefin-tuna-fishing-season-2014-eu-prioritises-high-control-standards/

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