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Jersey's environment minister hopes charter fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna will be possible in its waters this year.
Deputy Steve Luce provided an update to the States Assembly on the proposed extension to Jersey of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic tunas, which would allow the island's vessels to sustainably fish for the species.
He said the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has authorised charter fishing to take place in Jersey territorial waters in 2025 once the extension is completed.
The minister plans to sign a ministerial decision requesting officers to formally convey the extension request to the UK by early June.
