The rough weather conditions brewing in the Pacific region could snowball into the strongest El Niño ever, as new computer models predict that things may get worse than ’97-98. In some EPO...
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Instagram: Skipjack Shows Its Value
Skipjack are commercially important as one of the main species of canned tuna, but it can be easy to forget that these fish are more than just a product; they also provide businesses and...
Relocating The World’s Biggest Fish Market
In November 2016, Tokyo’s world famous Tsukiji fish market is set to move to a new address; a space reported to be 40 percent larger than the current market premises. Tsukiji fish market...
The Hunt Is On For 33 Slave Ships
More than 30 Thai-flagged fishing vessels believed to be holding crews of hundreds of enslaved fishermen are being hunted by immigration officials. The Guardian reports that the true extent of...
Can New US Tuna Treaty Solve Supply Problems?
South Pacific Tuna Treaty talks kick-start today, as fresh negotiations focus on reaching a new agreement. The American Samoa tuna industry as well as government representatives will be...
Will US Consumers Become Dependent On Korea?
Some are fearing the worst in American Samoa, as government representatives fret that a potential pack-up of the US purse seine fleet will have catastrophic implications. With a loss of US...
¿Se Volverán Los Consumidores Estadounidenses Dependientes De Corea?
Algunos temen lo peor en Samoa Americana, ya que los representantes del gobierno temen que una posible detención de pesca de la flota de cerco de Estados Unidos tendrá consecuencias...
New Super Seiner For Inpesca IO Fleet
Astilleros de Murueta has confirmed the completion and delivery of a new tuna purse seiner for the Spanish company Inpesca, based in Bermeo. The vessel, “Txori Zuri”, took two years to...
Nuevo Cerquero De Alta Tecnología Para La Flota Del OI De Inpesca
Astilleros de Murueta ha confirmado la finalización y entrega de un nuevo cerquero para Inpesca, empresa española localizada en Bermeo. El buque “Txori Zuri” ha tardado dos años en ser...
How Sapmer Plans To Become Profitable Again
After revealing a EUR 11 million (USD 12 million) loss for 2014, Sapmer has published a two year improvement plan which aims to elevate the company to being “a leading player in its...
UK Tuna Importers Have To Report On Fight Against Slavery
New legislation is set to require all large UK tuna importers to reveal what they are doing to fight slavery in the supply chain, but its ‘opt out’ clause means success will be limited, claim...
Importadores De Atún De Reino Unido Deberán Informar Sobre Esclavitud
La nueva legislación se ajusta a exigir a los grandes importadores de atún del Reino Unido revelar lo que hacen para luchar contra la esclavitud en la cadena de suministro, pero su cláusula...
Fiji Boat Owners Point At Foreign Vessels On Abuse Allegations
Fiji boat owners are denying recent claims, pointing to foreign flagged vessels on allegations of abuse of crews in the country. Based on a recent Greenpeace report, atuna.com and various...
Armadores De Fiji Señalan A Buques Extranjeros Por Las Acusaciones De Abuso
Los armadores de Fiji están negando las denuncias recientes, culpando a buques abanderados del extranjero de las denuncias de abuso de tripulaciones en el país. Basado en un reciente informe...
Traders Withhold Offers Expecting Higher SKJ Prices
Traders in Bangkok are holding back on whole round skipjack offers, driven by a combination of factors; slow catches and expectations from boat owners of higher prices to come. A few...
Comerciantes Retienen Ofertas Esperando Precios Más Altos Para El Listado
Comerciantes en Bangkok están frenando las ofertas del barrilete (listado/skipjack – Katsuwonus Pelamis) entero, debido a una combinación de factores; las bajas capturas y las expectativas que...
Losses Make Processor Look To Delist From Stock Exchange
Calling an impromptu shareholders meeting, Lumar Natural Seafood is hoping for approval on its proposal to be delisted from Spain’s Alternative Investment Market (Mercado Alternativo Bursátil...
Pérdidas Hacen Que Un Procesador Busque Retirarse De La Bolsa
Organizando una improvisada junta de accionistas, Lumar Natural Seafood está esperando la aprobación de su propuesta de ser retirada del Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB). El cambio viene...
Venezuelan Seiners Hope To Re-Boot Local Production
Boat owners in Venezuela are keen to sketch out a development plan to boost tuna production in the country, as the processing industry is in the midst of a crisis. Meeting with the Vice...
Atuneros Venezolanos Esperan Reimpulsar Producción Local
Los armadores en Venezuela están dispuestos a esbozar un plan de desarrollo para impulsar la producción de atún en el país, debido a que la industria de procesamiento está en medio de una...
