Tuna and seabirds play a major role in the food chain because they contribute to the stability and persistence of marine ecosystems through top-down control. This is especially important for...
Fishing
EU Says No To IOTC FAD Ban And Proposes MP For Tuna
After much anticipation of what the EU would do after IOTC passed a measure for a FAD ban, the bloc has finally put down its foot, saying no to the three-month dFAD prohibition. The European...
Piracy Incidents Declining In Major Atlantic Tuna Fishing Ground
Data show that hijacking vessels in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa have declined but last month a Danish-owned oil tanker ‘Monjasa Reformer’ was boarded and some sailors are still missing....
Tuna Breaks Fishing Rod Into Halves And Other Social Media Trends
The captain and crew of the 'Dolphin Express' charter fishing boat beamed with excitement when they shared their 56-hour long “Texas Safari” expedition. Skipper Tim Oestreich and his team were...
Balfegó To Install First Bluefin Cages In Basque Country Waters
Spanish firms Grupo Balfegó and research center AZTI are joining hands to install bluefin submersible cages close to the coastal town of Getaria located in Basque country. The project –...
Is Costa Rican Fisheries Minister In Hot Water For Not Applying Tuna Law?
The Attorney General’s (AG) Office in Costa Rica is currently investigating an anonymous complaint against Víctor Carvajal Porras, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG). It has been...
FCF Albacore Longline Fishery Wants MSC Certification
The Taiwanese seafood company FCF Co., Ltd is aiming for an MSC certification for its longline-caught albacore in the Atlantic Ocean. The certification assessment body, Control Union (UK)...
Prince Edward Island Fishers Sue Canadian Govt Over Tuna Allocation
The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) is challenging the Canadian government’s decision to not increase its Atlantic bluefin quota. The group is arguing that authorities...
El Niño “Alert” Status Continues, Latin American Industry Keeps Fingers Crossed
The Multisector Commission of the National Study of the El Niño phenomenon (Enfen) maintains the “alert status" for El Niño. Experts conclude that as conditions continue to develop (at least...
Where Should EM Cameras Be Placed On Purse Seiners?
In the Indian Ocean where several species are overfished, electronic monitoring (EM) might be one of the keys to ensuring vessels are complying with conservation measures. Ahead of the IOTC...
IO Tuna Price Stable, Filling Bangkok Gap Proves Profitable
March was a better fishing month for the Indian Ocean seiner fleet. The tuna catch increased slightly and the skipjack price rose. However, boat owners found selling to Bangkok was a more...
CAB Says FCF Can Add Bigeye To WCPO/PNA MSC Certification
The final draft report of the MSC re-certification of the FCF fishery WPSTA in the WCPO has been published. The auditor recommends the MSC logo be granted once again, but this time it is also...
Almadraba To Start Early This Year
The traditional Spanish Almadrabas for fishing bluefin foresee the first ‘levantas’ (pulling up the nets) in mid-April. Normally, the first moon in May marks the beginning of the fishing...
MSC Fails In Providing Chain Of Custody Status On Carriers
When most MSC fisheries have caught tuna that is part of their certification, it automatically means the processor receiving the fish can add the blue sustainability logo. However, to stay...
American Samoa Has Strong Reasons To Oppose MPA Expansions
The White House announcement to expand MPAs in the Pacific Remote Islands (PRI) has received mixed responses. American Samoan Congresswoman Aumua Amata strongly disapproves of the decision,...
Spanish Researchers Looking Into Rising Skipjack Numbers In Mediterranean Sea
The rise in sea temperature due to climate change has led to an increasing presence of skipjack in the Mediterranean Sea, an area well-known only for bluefin. Spanish researchers are starting...
6000-Year-Old Copper Tuna Hook To Be Displayed
An ancient copper fishing hook used to catch tuna and sharks will be displayed for the first time at the 48th Annual Archaeological Congress in Israel on April 3. The 6,000-year-old hook was...
RD Tuna Canners Buying Raw Material From Competitor
The reduction of operations by RD's fishing fleet and shortage of tuna has forced RD Tuna Canners (located in Madang, PNG) to buy raw material from a competitor. The plant's top executive said...
WCPFC Additional FAD Ban In High Seas Begins
The additional ban on FAD sets in the WCPF convention area will start on April 1 for two months. Vessels, except those flying the Kiribati flag when fishing in the high seas (adjacent to its...
WCPO Skipjack Catches Dreadful, Worries Over Sufficient Supply
Skipjack trading in Bangkok will be tight as the February WCPO catches showed a sharp decline despite efforts made by the purse seiner fleets. The latest data show that skipjack volumes taken...