Sicily, Lollobrigida: tuna quotas increased, fishing priority for Government in Italy

Published May 17, 2024

Tridge summary

The Sicilian fishermen are set to receive a significant increase in the tuna fishing quota for the year 2024. The Maritime Compartments of Sicily will be allocated over 60% of the additional quota, amounting to a total of 136,252 tonnes. This quota includes a substantial increase for small-scale fishing to the feluccas in Sicily. The Meloni Government has acknowledged the requests of the fishermen and operators by signing the decree, highlighting Italy's leadership role in quality, territories, identity, and traditions. The fishing industry remains a priority for the Italian Government.

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Original content

(17.05.2024) "The decree has been signed which increases, compared to previous years, the quota of tuna fishing for Sicilian fishermen who have always represented a great resource for our nation. More than 60% of the additional quota, the result of the distribution of non-profit quotas used in the 2023 fishing campaign, was assigned to the Maritime Compartments of Sicily which will therefore have a total "undivided (UNCL)" quantity, equal to 136,252 tonnes, a significantly higher quota than last year, without counting those reserved for small-scale fishing to the feluccas in Sicily which have also received a significant increase. The Meloni Government responds with facts to the requests of our fishermen and our operators. Italy is a leader and ...

Source: Masaf