Canada seeks comment on endangered bluefin

Canadian officials are seeking public comment on a possible listing of the Atlantic bluefin tuna as an endangered species. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans set a Dec. 14 deadline for comments on the matter, which CBC News said could doom the tuna industry on Prince Edward Island. \"It would become illegal to fish the species,\" said Sophie Bastien-Daigle, regional manager of the DFO species at risk program. \"There would have to be other measures put in place to ensure its recovery.\" Bluefin is a popular fish at sushi bars around the world and fetches a high price, CBC News said. About 350 commercial PEI fishermen are licensed to catch bluefin. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is expected to make a decision on the listing next year. \"We would actually like to hear from all Canadians who could be affected,\" said Bastien-Daigle. \"We want to hear from them about their views on bluefin tuna, about how they would be affected by a listing decision.\"