UN lands pledge from major fishing firms to protect oceans

Madeleine Cuff
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Nine of the world's largest fishing companies have agreed to a joint UN pact to stamp out overfishing

Some of the world's most powerful fisheries have for the first time agreed a joint pledge to eradicate illegal catch, overfishing, and other harmful practices as part of UN efforts to restore the vitality...

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