US, UK battle over toothfish fishing near Antarctica

The US is accusing the UK of exploiting Russia tensions, after the latter unilaterally licensed vessels to catch toothfish near Antarctica.

US officials have privately told their UK counterparts that their actions are likely to bar imports of any toothfish caught near South Georgia in the Antarctic. n — US officials have privately told their UK counterparts that their actions are likely to bar imports of any toothfish caught near South Georgia in the Antarctic. nPhoto: Shutterstock

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Published 24 June 2022, 13:35Updated 24 June 2022, 13:35

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