Ban Bluefin Tuna sportfishing tournaments

We believe the Government must ban sportfishing of Bluefin Tuna as we feel it is unethical. It is reported these fish have only recently returned to British shores, and many are now being targeted by sportfishing.

58 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
2
Signature Deadline
Monday 23rd March 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 70

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Some fishers are sportfishing and may harm these fish not for food but for their own entertainment. We urge the Government to ban this practice, or at a minimum, prevent sportfishing in shallow waters.


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