Researchers in Australia are working to create a portable diagnostic test and best practice to manage blood flukes (parasites) and monitor the health of ranched Southern Bluefin Tuna...
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Croatian Tuna Businessmen Connect At Meeting G2.5
The city of Zadar in Croatia has a long history of tuna fishing, especially in bluefin. Many of its best-skilled fishermen have spread across the globe. Croatia...
Major Tuna Highlights In June
During June, there were important developments in the global tuna community, which ranged from the conclusion of the IOTC meeting and what it meant for management of yellowfin to skipjack...
Innovative Cell-Based Bluefin Technology By US Firm
Bluefin is a without a doubt the highest-priced species in the tuna industry. Over the years, tuna companies have tried various types of aquaculture for this lucrative...
Major Global Tuna Highlights In May
There have been many ups and downs for the global tuna community in the month of May ranging from spiraling downward prices to lawsuits. Atuna brings you...
Balfegó To Capture 2,200 Tons Of Bluefin
In the Mediterranean, the Atlantic bluefin migration season has begun and Balfegó has been given the green light to catch 2,200 M/T of the fish. However, for the first time ever, the...
Malta Increases Number Of Tuna Cages
The Planning Authority Board of Malta recently approved a temporary permit for relocating Azzopardi Fisheries’ cages for bluefin five kilometers from the Qawra shore. Also, they...
Tuna Day Tracker: How Does The World Celebrate Tuna Day?
All around the world, World Tuna Day is being celebrated. Here’s how it's being commemorated in various communities in different parts of the globe. Piel de Atun Festival Cádiz,...
5 Cool Facts About Tuna
Happy World Tuna Day! Atuna celebrates the World Tuna Day by giving you some interesting facts about tuna, some of which you probably may not know. From the history of canned tuna to new...
245 Tons Of ‘Beyond-Quota’ Bluefin Released In Mexico
In 2018, Mexican fishermen went beyond their quota for bluefin and reported a total excess of 483 tons. Last weekend, 245 tons of the said tuna were released according to the National...
Tuna Lacking ID Seized In Malta Warehouse
The crackdown on Malta’s tuna black market continues as authorities seized 1,200 kg of fish, including bluefin, from the Zabbar industrial warehouse. The value of the...
Major Tuna Highlights In April
April has been nothing but eventful for the tuna industry, starting with the shocking news of Korean tuna canner Dongwon Group’s founder stepping down after 50 years of service. Kim...
Celebrate UN World Tuna Day On May 2 With Your Team
In two days, it’s the United Nations official World Tuna Day! On May 2, for the ninth time, World Tuna Day will be celebrated. What are you doing on World Tuna...
SMEFF Could Soon Seriously Impact EU Tuna Business
Never heard of SMEFF? And you are trading or importing tuna within the EU? Then this is one more reason for you to attend the European Tuna Conference 2019 in Brussels. Get your...
Interview: Innovative Bluefin Feed “MaGro” May Replace Baitfish
On April 10, Atuna reported about a new bluefin feed launched by feed producer Skretting to replace baitfish in tuna farming. We have reached out to Skretting to provide an in-depth...
Ex-DG MARE Director Chairs The ETC2019
Stefaan Depypere, former European Commission - DG Mare Director for International Ocean Governance and Sustainable Fisheries, as well as Chairman of the ICCAT (International Commission...
No More Baitfish? New Bluefin Feed Introduced In Japan
After 20 years in the making, a new bluefin feed has been launched by feed producer Skretting to replace baitfish in tuna farming. MaGro, a soft extruded feed for bluefin, is now...
NGOs Demand Action From EC On Illegal Tuna Ranching
Five NGOs have prompted EU Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into illegal bluefin farming in Malta, according to a report by Maltese...
Soy-Based Diet For First Tuna Hatchery In North America
Motivated by the effort to address the overfishing of Pacific bluefin tuna, Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), through a new grant, will support Ichthus Unlimited, LLC. to establish...
Korean Tuna Fund To Develop Fattening Farms
The Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has launched its first tuna investment fund amounting to USD 4.43 million. BNK Financial Group and tuna farm operator, Nampyeong Bluefin...