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Study: 1 in 3 fish are imported illegally into the US

Yellowfin Tuna steaks are seen for sale at the Eastern Market February 25, 2014, in Washington, DC.
Yellowfin Tuna steaks are seen for sale at the Eastern Market February 25, 2014, in Washington, DC.
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Study: 1 in 3 fish are imported illegally into the US

There are some fishy practices going on in the global seafood trade.

A recent study found that as many as one in three fish imported into the U.S. is done so illegally. Tony Pitcher, co-author of the study and a professor of fisheries at the University of British Columbia, joins the show with more.