The tuna fishing industry set course to become the prime driver of one African nation’s economy quite some time ago, but despite doubt and financial uncertainty, the country is still looking...
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US Samoa Longliners Could Get Access To Prohibited Zone
American Samoa longliners could get permission to temporarily operate in the Large Vessel Prohibited Area (LVPA), located in the territory’s own EEZ. The Scientific and Statistical Committee...
Sport Fishers Selling A Tuna Could Face USD 38,000 Fine
In light of the current sports fishing season in Port Lincoln, South Australia, the government has warned recreational fishers not to sell their catches, as it’s not legal without a license,...
NFI: “Greenpeace Ranking Model Is Overused & Ineffective”
Following a recent Greenpeace ranking of US tuna brands, which concludes that up to 80 percent of the candidate brands are ‘not to buy’, the NFI has noted that GP is again following classic...
Could This Tuna Innovation Eliminate Parasites Forever?
One Spanish technology company has patented seven newly developed innovations that could hugely benefit the tuna industry, but one of them could solve the issue of parasites in tuna for good....
Super FADs With Lights, The Next Innovation?
While an ongoing prolific use of FADs continues to raise concerns from certain corners of the industry, it seems the next innovation of the device could be with us. As photos and reports of...
Immediate Skipjack Fishing Shut Down: How Long?
It’s safe to say that fleet operators are certain that on the very short term a global tuna fishing shut down is necessary to stop the current oversupply and downward price spiral, but just...
Thai Cannery Under Scrutiny After Sydney Tuna Poisoning
Following an incident that forced the Aussie government to rethink its food labeling laws, a tuna cannery in Thailand is being investigated and a ban on supply from the plant has been put in...
“More Incentives Needed To Process Here”
If the PNG tuna sector wants to stay afloat in a strongly competitive market, some believe that the cost of doing business needs to be immediately reduced. Fishing companies operating in PNG...
80+ Percent Of US Canned Tuna Gets Failing Grade
As an updated canned tuna shoppers’ guide is released, US Big 3 brands are all rated deep into the red on sustainability. Some of the biggest tuna brands, Bumble Bee, StarKist, and Chicken of...
Sri Lanka Fights To Get Back On USD 5 Billion Track
Smashing the USD 5 billion mark, Sri Lanka’s total bilateral trade for all products with the EU made history last year. However, if the nation doesn’t recover the current loss of fishery...
Is There More Manta Bycatch On FADs Or On Free School?
In a recent report, the bycatch of mobulid rays has been noted as more excessive in EPO free school fisheries, than in those associated with dolphins or FADs. Does this mean that in the EPO,...
IUU Crack Down Sees Tuna Prices Climb
Government efforts to stamp out IUU fishing practices in national waters has meant that one important tuna fishing country has seen local prices significantly surge. Catch volumes, however,...
Spanish Seiner Fleet To Be Renovated
One of the world’s largest long distance tuna fishing fleets could be set for a makeover, as a government decree has been submitted for the renovation of all national tuna seiners operating in...
All Eyes On PNA To Avoid Global Tuna Crisis
If some fleet operators have it their way, the best outcome of the current annual PNA meeting would be a call for a global tuna fishery closure of up to two months. Boatowners believe that the...
EU Health Checks Send Panamanian Tuna Back
For the month of February, the EU RASSF raised three flags for tuna products on the Commissions food safety alert system. After limited warning in January, February’s shortfalls have been...
60s Top Catcher Returns To Fishing
Despite an unsuccessful return last year, one North European nation plans to bounce back to tuna fishing in 2015. Last year Norway placed its bets on Atlantic bluefin fishing, following its...
Instagram Takes Enthusiasts Into Bustling Tuna Markets
Tuna fishermen from all over the world are posting daily ‘tuna life’ photos to their Instagram accounts, but for some, and for those who are simply tuna enthusiasts, it’s not just a diary,...
John West Rides Super Foods Wave With New Range
A new shelf stable tuna range packed with “ancient grain superfoods” is about to hit the Australian market, aimed to be a convenient snack alternative for consumers. Aussie based John West,...
Taiwanese Vessels Head To Online Auction
After sitting motionless in Cape Town Harbor for over three months, two Taiwanese longliners will now head to online auction, the apparent new trend in selling off vessels. In November 2014,...
