date:Jun 06, 2012
tion in Libyan waters even though there was an official ban on fishing during the war.
In a statement, Maria Damanaki, the European commissioner for fisheries, said the EU will beef up inspection during this years bluefin tuna fishing season which runs from from Wednesday (16 May) to 14 June. Vessels from seven EU member states are active in bluefin tuna fishing: Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain.
MEPs will also vote on whether to rubber-stamp a bilateral fisheries agr