Thread by @Bluemarinef

BREAKING: Blue Marine accuses the EU of “neocolonial” fishing in the Indian Ocean following its objection to an essential new conservation measure to protect overfished tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean #IOTC
theguardian.com/global/2023/ap…

"This measure was voted in at the IOTC, not just by a majority but a 2/3 majority. By objecting, and stirring up objections from their vassal states, the EU are making it clear they’re going to continue to fish the way they want to, regardless. That is disgraceful" - @jess_rattle

"Seychelles is in a tight spot. Indonesia has taken the right stance, but Seychelles is not Indonesia. There is neocolonial pressure." - Jeremy Raguain @mahesituated

Blue Marine calls on the EU to reverse its objection, as other countries have, for the benefit of the marine environment, tuna stocks, and the many coastal communities that depend on them for food security and livelihoods. Read more in @guardian:
bluemarinefoundation.com/2023/04/12/sta…