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Fish limits debated

European Union negotiators are arguing this week over new national limits for catching the dwindling supply of Atlantic fish, seeking a balance between preserving species and keeping fishermen in business.

Diplomats say Spain, France and Europe's other fishing powers have yet to agree on how much anchovy, sole and ling they each can catch in 2010. Scientists are seeking deep cuts in most quotas to reverse the steep drop in fish stocks over the past 30 years.