International conference on bluefin tuna catch quotas fails to reach agreement on increasing quotas; Mexico changes its mind at the last minute
JAPAN Thursday, July 16, 2026, 07:00 (GMT + 9)
Japan proposed a 25% increase in its catch quota due to the abundance of the resource, but strong opposition from Mexico prevented an agreement from being reached, leaving Japanese fishermen deeply disappointed and urging immediate action in the face of the crisis. An international conference to discuss the management of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) resources concluded on July 14, 2026, without reaching an agreement on expanding catch quotas. Despite the current situation recording abundant catches, disagreements among participating countries and regions prevented a consensus in Nagasaki City, where negotiations had been underway since the 8th of this month. The failure to reach an agreement makes a quota increase for next year highly unlikely, putting immense pressure on local fishermen. Source: courtesy NHK The focus of the conference was the details of... FULL STORY
