Japón propone un recorte del 10% en la cuota de paparda en las conversaciones de Osaka

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En las conversaciones anuales que se celebran en Osaka, Japón ha propuesto un recorte del 10% en las cuotas de pesca de paparda para contribuir a la recuperación de las poblaciones. Se espera que China se oponga a la medida.

Las conversaciones anuales sobre las cuotas de pesca de paparda están en marcha en Osaka. Japón ha propuesto reducir las cuotas un 10% para favorecer la recuperación de las poblaciones de este pez. La medida busca abordar la preocupación por el descenso de las poblaciones. Según informa The Japan Times, se espera que China se oponga a la propuesta. Rusia también participa en las discusiones, aunque su postura aún no está clara. El resultado dependerá de las negociaciones entre las naciones participantes.

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