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Posted Sat Nov 29 2008: from NPR: Bluefin Tuna On Edge Of Collapse, Scientists Say http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1227979069 Many of the world's fish are heading toward commercial extinction. The next one to go could be the majestic Atlantic bluefin tuna. This week, an international committee meant to protect the species approved fishing levels that far exceed what scientists say is sustainable. Conservationists fear that in just a few years, the remaining stocks of bluefin tuna in the Western Atlantic and Mediterranean could collapse completely. [Read more stories about: overfishing, stupid humans, hunting to extinction, predator depletion] New!: Your Quips: veggie says: "jeez louise what ISN'T on the edge of collapse these days?" lollypop says: "despair" Haley says: "Cheer up you buncha sad Charlies!" Paul says: "Collapse is just nature's way of telling us to lie down." Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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