After three years of climbing, the total purse seine tuna catch in the WCPO dropped substantially in 2015, down to the fifth highest result on record. A significant reduction in effort is the...
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94% Of Atuna Readers: Stricter Sanctions Needed
Last week we wanted to know your opinion on the current sanctions that are in place for violating fleets, asking in our latest poll if you agreed or disagreed with the following standpoint:...
SKJ Price: Shift In The Post-FAD Ban Trend
The usual trend in the Bangkok skipjack price following the WCPO FAD ban has not prevailed, as the market remains steady for now. The general market mood is that this is a satisfactory level...
Observers Face More Risks With Bigger Role
Pacific nations will put the safety of observers high on their list of priorities for the 13th Session of the WCPFC, which began this Monday in Fiji, as the growing responsibility within their...
Vietnam Rises From EU Export Decline
Exports of tuna products from Vietnam to the European Union have shown notable recovery in the latter part of this year, after months of witnessing decline in value. The export value of tuna...
UN To Vote On World Tuna Day
December 7th will see the United Nations General Assembly vote on a resolution that, if passed, will cement PNA initiative, World Tuna Day, in the global calendar. Established in 2012, World...
‘Best Fish’ App For Conscious Consumers
A new seafood app has been designed in New Zealand, to give consumers access to information regarding fish stocks, including tuna, and is aimed at helping them choose sustainable species, at...
WCPFC Chair: “Goals Need To Be Realistic”
The chair of the WCPFC, Rhea Moss-Christian, has stated that the Commission needs to set realistic goals and be selective about which issues it can tackle. WCPFC’s annual meeting is being held...
US Tuna Treaty Gets Official Ink
With agreement reached earlier this year, the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, which governs US fishing access to PNA EEZs, has been officially signed at the WCPFC annual meeting, which started...
TU To Put Cash In Hands Of Slavery Victims
Thai Union is taking steps to help workers rescued from slavery, aiming to create a fund to financially support victims of labor abuse within the fisheries industry. The “Fishers Fund” was...
Is EPO The Only Viable Future For US Seiners?
If increased restrictions are put on fishing in the WCPO high seas areas, the US seiner fleet may be forced to increase operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as the only viable alternative....
Venezuela Sees Lowest Catch In 7 Years
Venezuela’s tuna catch in the EPO has fallen to the lowest levels seen since 2009, but there are hopes that this will change around for the country in the near future. The nation’s total...
Thai Exports Struggle To Regain Lost Ground
Thai canners have recovered a very modest portion of their lost tuna export value, but are unlikely to see significant enough rebounds to take them near to pre-2015 levels. According to the...
Is A Bluefin Fishing Ban On The Cards?
The measures that are set to be tabled at the upcoming WCPFC meeting will not end the overfishing of Pacific bluefin tuna, according to Pew, with the NGO repeating calls for a two year...
Thai Stability Under New King?
Previously described by diplomats as “unpredictable”, the crowning of Thailand’s new king, known as Rama X, has reportedly left many anxious. They wait to see if the late king’s son will be as...
Cook Islanders Restricted From Opposing EU Officials
Traditional leaders of the Cook Islands have said they’ve been prevented from expressing their opposition to the EU seiner deal to officials at a public meeting earlier this week. The USD 7...
Filipino Crew Face Hefty IUU Fine
A Filipino carrier vessel suspected of operating illegally has been found with tuna onboard after being apprehended in the EEZ of Palau, according to the nation’s Attorney General. Marine law...
PNG Plans To Shut Philippines Out
PNG will stop giving Philippine tuna firms access to fish in its waters, as a government official says new and stricter policies will be coming into force as soon as the Pacific Marine...
John West Australia Takes Home Sustainability Award
John West Australia has been recognized for its contribution to sustainability, winning two top prizes at the Banksia Sustainability Awards in Sydney last night. The Simplot-owned firm was the...
MSC In Defense After Leaked Damaging WWF Report
MSC has reacted to being accused of using “questionable practices” in an internal WWF report leaked to The Times, by launching a strong defense of its high standards and the independent nature...
