EP backs trade ban on blue fin tuna and polar bears

10-02-2010

Parliament voiced its support on Wednesday for a ban on the trade in endangered animals, such as blue fin tuna and polar bears, and products derived from these animals.

However, MEPs called for financial compensation for the tuna fishing sector that would be affected.

Parliament would also like to keep the ban on trade in African elephants and forbid any trade in ivory until 2028....

Source: EP backs trade ban on blue fin tuna and polar bears

Link: EU position on blue fin tuna ban debated Tuesday
Link: Help Protect Canada’s Polar Bears