Tuna unions plan pickets at San Diego Astoria and Puerto Rico sites
Tuna unions from the Fishermen's Union of America protest government porpoise rules affecting the U S fleet. Picketing will target San Diego government buildings and Astoria Oregon along with Puerto Rico canneries. The dispute centers on porpoise mortality quotas under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and injunctive suits seek to block or transfer enforcement.
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California Senate backs tuna industry plea to ease regulations
The California Senate approved a resolution urging President Carter and Congress to ease tuna regulations. Sen James Mills, D San Diego, led the effort on a 34 to 0 vote, saying current rules keep Southern California tunaboats idle while still seeking to reduce porpoise mortality.
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