WWF has called for the bluefin tuna quota in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean to remain the same and not exceed 12,900 tonnes annually, in line with the ICCAT Scientific Committee’s advice.

Dr Tudela is also calling on ICCAT to extend the capacity reduction plan for the next three years and says that WWF will also be watching ICCAT on measures decided to fight illegal, unregulated, unreported catches (IUU).