Atlantic, Mediterranean bluefin tuna catch quota cut by 40%

Atlantic, Mediterranean bluefin tuna catch quota cut by 40%

RECIFE, Brazil - The 21st annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas holds a closing session near Recife, northeastern Brazil, on Nov. 15.

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