By Johnny O’SheaBBC News, South West
Ray HarringtonFishermen have been catching and selling blue fin tuna from UK waters on a trial basis.
A pilot fishery started in August, with seven of 10 licences going to fishermen in Cornwall and two in Devon.
The species is newly returned and stocks have been increasing in recent years, with researchers and the government closely monitoring levels.
They can be 10ft (3m) long, weigh more than 1,000llbs (454kg) and some this year have sold for more than £3,000.
Larry hartwellAndrew Pascoe, a Newlyn fisherman and chairman of the South West Handline Fisherman’s Association, has been involved in developing the fishery since they were first seen 10 years ago.
He said: “Every year, they…
