Campaigns

10 Oct 2011

Malta against smaller tuna quotas

Malta is resisting a further reduction in the tuna catches quota proposed by the EU for next year’s tuna season. It is insisting that there is clear scientific evidence that tuna stocks are recovering. Rural Affairs Minister George Pullicino told his colleagues...

10 Oct 2011

EU may slash bluefin tuna quota in 2011

The European Commission may substantially slash its fishing quota for bluefin tuna next year to ensure the long-term sustainability of the endangered fish, a spokesman said. The European Union’s executive arm is working on proposals for the next meeting of International...

10 Oct 2011

Campaign swings in favour of Blue Fin tuna

DLH Press Release 12 February 2010 –   The campaign to save Blue Fin Tuna from extinction is swinging in support of the species as Din l-Art Helwa applauds the European Parliament’s decision in favour of an international trading ban whilst allowing...