Opinion and Interviews
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2012
2011
Concerns About Possible Re-Opening Of Pacific High Sea Pockets Dec 05
OPINION: Greenpeace vs. The Tuna Sandwich Nov 09
OPINION: Time To Boycott Tuna Again? Sep 21
Greenpeace Vessel Hunting For Seiners In Pacific High Sea Pockets Sep 20
“Papua Can Undermine The Entire European Economic Activity” Sep 13
President Of Albacora About PNG: “We Do Not Want To Have Slaves” Sep 13
“Dolphin Protections Harmful To Tuna Fishermen” Sep 01
During Food War, The Truth About Canned Tuna Sep 01
Treehugger: “Greenpeace Misses the Boat with Grotesque Anti-Tuna Fishing Video” Aug 25
“Beehives Of The Ocean” - Catching Tuna Fish By FADs Aug 02
Umami’s New Approach On Bluefin Tuna For The USA Jul 26
PNG Open To Talks On Tuna Treaty With US Jul 13
European IUU Tuna Watchman Leaves Battle Station Jun 28
Closure Of Solomon Tuna Fishery Will Fail! Jun 23
Greenpeace: ISSF Should Not Delay Taking Action On Tuna Jun 20
US Imposing Tuna Catch Limits In Hawaii And Pacific Territories Jun 16
“What Has Congressman Eni Done For The Samoan Tuna Industry”? Jun 01
Will Tuna Return To Japan’s Traditional Catching Grounds? May 18
Interview With PNG Minister Semri: “PNG A Tuna Powerhouse, But With Partners” May 12
How MIFCO’s CEO Sees The Future Of Pole And Line May 10
Tuna Treaty Allows US to Simply Ignore Controls Mar 24
EU Trade Commissioner Speaks Out On PNG And Pacific EPAs Mar 17
“Galician Canneries Will Close If Papua Agreement Is Not Corrected” Feb 21
Australia Increases Catch Quotas On Pacific Tuna Feb 17
Sri Lanka Looking In Thailand For Baby Tuna For Its Cannery Jan 31
2010
“Raise The Duty On (US) Imported Canned Tuna” Dec 06
PNA’s 30 Pct Reduction For 2011 Tuna Catches Dec 03
ICCAT Chairman Talks About Decisive Bluefin Meeting Nov 23
Joe Hamby About TMI Ambitious Plans In Samoa Nov 19
Why WWF Supports Continuation Of Artisanal Med Bluefin Fisheries? Nov 18
How Bad ICCAT Management Killed The MSC Certification Of A Tuna Pole And Line Fishery Nov 04
Press Coverage On Pacific Tuna Far Too Negative Oct 29
PNA High Seas Closure Proposal May Not Effect U.S. Tuna Fleet Oct 25
Thai Union Saves 20% On Acquisition On MW Brands Due To Currency Movement Oct 19
Blacklisting IUU Tuna Vessels With RFMO Consensus Remains Difficult Oct 11
How A Tuna Fisherman Survived A Piracy Attack Oct 08
The Consequences Of The New High Seas Tuna Fishing Ban Oct 06
MSC Strikes Back – And Supporters Speak Up Oct 01
IATTC Ecosystem-Friendly Tuna Certification Still On The Table Sep 30
Why Don’t Greenies Support MSC At World Tuna Conference? Sep 24
Could North Atlantic Bigeye and Yellowfin Longlining Fail MSC’s Assessment? Aug 26
Pacific Tuna Cartel Essential To Save Fish Stocks Aug 24
How To Get An Indian Ocean Tuna Observer Scheme Moving Aug 03
Assessment Of PNA Tuna Boosting MSC Expansion In Pacific Jul 15
USA Support Japan’s Call For 20 Pct Tuna Catch Reduction Jul 14
Japan Fisheries Research Director: “Bluefin Tuna Is Not Endangered” Jul 13
Social Responsibility And Sustainable Tuna Jul 08
AAFA Resents Double MSC Albacore Certification, But Does Not See WFOA As Strong Competitor Jun 23
TriMarine Bold Plans For The Canning Tuna Industry Jun 15
Greenpeace Activist Talks About Battle To Free Legally Caught Bluefin Jun 11
How ISSF Wants To Eliminate IUU Tuna By May 31st 2011 Jun 09
“Blue Rage” Will Focus On Tuna Fishing In Libyan Sea Jun 02
Maersk: “Not Enough Scientific Information To Stop Shipping Bluefin Tuna” May 31
Opinion: Foreign Management Leading To Demise Of Soltai Cannery May 13
Chris Lischewski Named Intrafish 2010 Person Of The Year INTERVIEW May 03
Maruha Nichiro Bluefin Farming Meets JAS Standards Apr 09
WFOA Hoping To “Hook” US Market With MSC Certified Albacore Apr 07
MSC Certification For PNA Skipjack Could Lead To Their Own Brand Mar 16
MWBrands New Sustainability Policy: Full Traceability By 2010 Feb 09
First Weeks Of IUU Control In Europe: Chaos Jan 28
2009
Phillip Mueller - Former Forum Fisheries Director Dies Dec 24
Atuna Biz TV: Aussies - Why SBluefin Quota Reductions If Catches Are Improving? Dec 24
Atuna Biz TV: Pacific Fishing Observer Dec 24
New Majestic Seafoods Can Become Major Factor In Tuna Canning Industry Dec 16
ICCAT Re-Elected Chairman: “Compliance Has Come To Stay” Nov 19
Atuna Biz TV: Decision Day For Mediterranean Tuna Nov 11
The Fight Against Piracy In The Indian Ocean Nov 09
Maldivian Fishermen’s Cost Too High To Continue Operation Oct 20
EU Fisheries Control Agency Answers Questions On New IUU Import Regulation Sep 28
New EU Import Regulations On IUU Tuna Explained Sep 21
ANFACO: PNG Could Become IUU Tuna Gateway Sep 16
Criticism Over FOS Certification As Purse-Seine Fishery Being Sustainable Sep 16
“Calendar Games” Can Make Bluefin Ban Fail Sep 12
CALVO Secures Zero Duty For El Salvador Tuna Plant Sep 10
WCPFC Considers To Propose 100% Ban On FAD Fishing Sep 07
FOS Certifies First Tuna Purse Seiner Fleet As Sustainable Sep 04
Japan Fights Tuna Overcapacity And Stimulates Consumption Jul 30
Compean: “IATTC Won’t Change Its Recommendation” Jun 16
GIANT TUNA: “How A Tuna Shaped European History Jun 03
An End To Bargaining: Science On Tuna Should Come First Apr 06
How Some Top Tuna Players Get Organized on Sustainability Apr 02
Albacore Fishermen Need To Pay To Prove 100 Years Of Sustainable Fishing Feb 26
New Tuna Industry NGO Want To Support RFMOs Feb 09
NOAA Seeks Trade Sanctions For Tuna Associated With IUU Fishing Jan 20
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