It would be added to an ever-growing and long list of species that world environmental officials believe could someday be wiped off the face of the earth if not protected. The bluefin would join such notable species as tigers, wild goats, sea otters and many others.
Such a classification would make it illegal to catch the prized fish for commercial or recreational purposes. For Newburyport, Mass., which is home port for several tuna fishermen, the ruling would come on the heels of one of the best fishing years locals say they have ever had.
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