September 5, 2019 — A rift between Japan and South Korea over increases in catch quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna is likely to put a spanner in the works at the current international conference to control tuna stocks Jiji Press reported.
The annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), which is responsible for setting Pacific bluefin catch limits, is taking place in Portland, US, from Sept. 4-6.
Japan and South Korea each seek a quota expansion, citing a recovery in stocks, a proposal that is opposed by conservation NGOs.