A conference is underway with participation from 13 countries and regions, including Japan, the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan, to discuss the state of Pacific bluefin tuna stocks. These stocks have seen a decline due to overfishing but have begun to recover thanks to international efforts. Japan is advocating for an expansion of bluefin tuna fishing quotas in the western and central Pacific Ocean, proposing a 130% increase for large tuna and a 30% increase for smaller tuna. The final decision on these quotas remains uncertain as the conference continues, with concerns being voiced about such a significant increase.