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Scientists from the Marine Institute in Galway and Newport are searching different ways to stop escapes from fish farms in Malta and other countries.
Shark Alliance calls on EU Commissioner Joe Borg for stronger finning ban in Maltese water as it threatened the species.
European Commissioner for Fisheries Joe Borg has requested further clarifications regarding Malta’s claims to have ‘re-exported’ tuna to Japan.
The European Commission has approved a financial package worth €11,163,105 for the Maltese fisheries industry to boost the industry.
At the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna summit stress was on Malta’s involvement in bluefin tuna industry.
Malta was deeply shocked about the tragedy that befell the fishing vessel Simshar last month causing death and injuries.
Malta, leads the sector in the Mediterranean tuna ranches, feel the pinch after the European Union moved to prevent the depletion of fish stocks.
Despite ban illegal bluefin tuna fishing operations involving EU vessels have been taking place off Malta.
French vessel was caught for illegal fishing in Maltese waters in a drive to close fishy tuna trade.
Anthony Gruppetta, director-general of Veterinary Regulation, Fisheries Conservation and Control, raises question against two suspect fishing vessels owned by Azzopardi Fisheries Ltd.