Jill's Pick from Around the World: France backs ban on bluefin tuna exports


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France has added its voice to calls for a ban on the global trade in bluefin tuna, the numbers of which have dwindled through overfishing. France wants a ban after an 18-month delay to allow scientists time to study the data on tuna stocks, Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo said.

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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 2/4/2010 11:00 AM
Categories: Jill's Pick from Around the World
Tags: global trade ban exports bluefin tuna france
 

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