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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9623

15 March 2008
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/fisheries
Fishing of bluefin tuna under close scrutiny

Brussels, 14/03/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 14 March, the European Commission announced the launch of a major EU control campaign on bluefin tuna fishing activities in the waters of the Mediterranean. To prevent the collapse of bluefin stocks which are already at risk, a Joint Deployment Plan has been launched, using member states' control facilities (inspectors, vessels and aeroplanes) to ensure that fishing activities are carried out properly. Surveillance operations will be...

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