WTO’s fisheries subsidy ban takes effect | NYGazet

A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing has taken effect. It requires countries to reduce subsidies doled out to fishing fleets to ensure sustainability of wildlife in the world’s seas and oceans.

GENEVA (AP) — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday, requiring countries to reduce subsidies doled out to fishing fleets and aiming to ensure sustainability of wildlife in the world’s seas and oceans. F... [2416 chars]