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Bluefin tuna, eel listed as endangered species

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature added Pacific bluefin tuna and American eel Nov. 17 to its new “Red List” of species at risk of extinction.

The Switzerland-based organization, known as the IUCN, said the species are at risk mainly because of overfishing aimed at the Japanese market. Japan is the world’s biggest consumer of tuna, and eel is also popular among Japanese consumers.

The list is not legally binding, but is a key reference used when deciding on international trade restrictions. (Kyodo)

太平洋クロマグロなど、絶滅危惧種に指定

国際自然保護連合は11月17日、太平洋クロマグロとアメリカウナギを絶滅危惧種に指定した。これらの種は主に日本市場向けの乱獲により絶滅の危機にひんしているという。

The Japan Times ST: November 28, 2014