The Mauritian government’s plan to allow artisanal fishing in the Chagos Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) has drawn criticism from conservationists, who warn it could threaten a key Indian...
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New Global Challenge Launched To Protect The Ocean’s Twilight Zone
Fiji and Panama, whose EEZs encompass tuna-rich Pacific waters, launched the Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge at the recently held 'Our Ocean Conference 2026' in Kenya, calling on...
Lidl Bans Dolphin-Safe Logo On Tuna Products
Lidl has announced that it no longer will allow certain logos on its products in its outlets starting September 27 to “better protect consumers from misleading environmental claims (especially...
Dongwon Becomes First South Korean Food Company To Hire AI Employees
Asian tuna giant Dongwon Group is the first South Korean food company to officially hire Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents as employees, rather than using AI simply as a work tool. The six...
Tuna Volumes Slip For Philippine Fleet In 2025
The Philippines recorded lower tuna volumes in 2025, with skipjack from small purse seiners accounting for the largest share. The volume of fisheries production in 2025 was estimated at 3.96...
Thai Union Reports Near-Complete Sustainability Progress
Thai Union published its 13th sustainability report last week with the progress that the company made in 2025 in its sustainability commitments. The report covers Thai Union’s performance from...
Report Calls On Tuna Industry To Move Beyond Certification-Based Sourcing
Tuna companies are expected to identify, prevent, and address risks in their supply chains rather than relying solely on third-party certifications, such as MSC, according to a new report...
IO Seiners Resume Fishing Hoping Situation Will Turn For The Better
Purse seine tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean has hardly improved in the past few weeks. The water temperature is good and catches should have gone up from the second half of June, but instead,...
Africa Advances Tuna Monitoring Commitments At ‘Our Ocean Conference’
More than 100 governments, companies, and civil society groups pledged USD 6.4 billion for 320 commitments focused on targeting ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience,...
NZ Law Charity Challenges Use Of Tax Money For Fisheries Research
New Zealand Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) is challenging the government over what it considers to be under-levying of the fishing industry and the reduced deployment of fishery observers...
Jealsa Launches Canned Tuna In Tetra Pak
Spanish seafood company Jealsa has partnered with Tetra Pak to launch what it describes as “the industry's first shelf-stable tuna in carton packaging”. This replaces the traditional metal...
Dutch Preference For Sustainable Tuna Keeps Rising
MSC-certified tuna sales in the Netherlands has been growing rapidly, with skipjack and yellowfin being the preferred tuna species among consumers in this market. In its Tuna Yearbook 2026...
Majuro Port Sees Increased Transshipments
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) reported increased tuna transshipments in the Majuro Port last month and the number of offloads in June is promising. In May, the Ocean...
Decline In Spanish loin Intake Weighs On Total
Mediterranean canners in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, and Greece bought 15 percent less frozen pre-cooked loins in the first quarter of 2026. In particular, Spanish packers, the largest...
CNPF Resumes Operations After Limited Earthquake Impact
Century Pacific Foods (CNPF) said it has partially resumed tuna processing at its General Santos facility, more than a week after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake disrupted operations and displaced...
South Koreaan Fish Die-Off Sparks Debate As Bluefin Numbers Rise
Hundreds of dead fish washed up on South Korea’s east coast this week, an unusual event that coincides with a reported increase in Pacific bluefin in local waters, raising various theories...
Tuna Australia CEO Says Industry Growth Faces Multiple Headwinds
Australia’s tuna industry is grappling with mounting pressures that threaten growth, ranging from meeting export-market demands for traceability, sustainability, and competitive pricing to...
EPO Seiner Fleet Capacity Hits Peak
The purse seine fleet capacity in the EPO reached its highest in record in 2025 despite a notable decline in the number of vessels from the previous year. The fleet remained dominated by...
Oman Fisheries Company’s Board Resigns Amid Liquidity Crisis
An acute liquidity crisis in Oman Fisheries Company (OFCI), Oman’s largest and oldest tuna and seafood processing company, has led to the resignation of its Board of Directors. Its General...
Will Ecuador’s Tuna Sales Shrink In 2026?
The Ecuadorian tuna sector is having a challenging year with low skipjack catches for production, high fuel costs, and elevated raw material prices. Boat owners expect fishing operations to be...
