Growing Atlantic bluefin tuna stock raises possibility of increase in Canada's quota
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [CBC] - October 29, 2014 -
Atlantic bluefin tuna numbers are up, according to the latest scientific review of the stocks, and Canada believes an increased catch is possible.
The study was done in preparation for meetings of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna next month, which will set fishing quotas for the next two years.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans spokesman Frank Stanek, in an email to CBC News, said Canada is encouraged by the new report.
“[It] indicates the stock has grown substantially in recent years and could support a moderate quota increase,” wrote Stanek.
Katie Schleit of the Ecology Action Network said she is hoping ICCAT will not repeat the mistakes of the past and increase the quotas.
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