Is it difficult to negotiate a proposal to increase the maximum catch of Pacific bluefin tuna by 20%? Fisheries Agency September 11 17:32
Regarding Pacific bluefin tuna, whose catch is regulated internationally, the Fisheries Agency has proposed to increase the upper limit of the total catch by 20% for the international conference to be held next month, saying that "resources are recovering". However, the situation is severe and negotiations are expected to be difficult.
Due to the decrease in stocks of Pacific bluefin tuna, the amount that can be caught is regulated internationally, and the amount by country or region is discussed at the annual international conference.
This year's conference is scheduled to be held online next month due to the effects of the new coronavirus, and before this, the Fisheries Agency made a proposal for Japan to the conference secretariat on the 11th.
According to this, the stock is on a recovery trend, and the increase in the quota does not hinder the recovery, and the upper limit of the catch of all member countries and regions should be increased by 20%.
If realized, in the case of Japan, the upper limit of catch will be raised by 801 tons for small tuna less than 30 kg and 976 tons for other large tuna.
Japan has been demanding an increase in the upper limit of catch, but it has not been realized due to opposition from the United States and other countries that it is premature.
In addition, this is an online event, and island countries such as Fiji and Vanuatu say, "The communication environment is poor and it is difficult to communicate in depth."