Written by Isabel Guerra
Tuna and tuna-like species fishing will be banned under the jurisdiction of
The measure was prepared by the Ministry of Production (Produce) under the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) resolution, which puts forth a conservation programme for yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, and skipjack tuna.
According to the new norm, vessels will be authorised only one fishing trip of up to 30 days in length, during the specified period of prohibition, as long as they carry an on board observer per the International Dolphin Conservation Programme (AIDCP) Accord.