Tunas will have to undergo two major risks as rising ocean temperatures increase the risk of overheating. One, it will potentially shrink their viable habitat and two, force a shift in...
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Tuna Sector Has The Technology But Traceability Still Slow
Julien Hanssens, CTO of Pacifical, delved into the complexity of tuna traceability in his talk at the European Tuna Conference 2026 today in Barcelona. He highlighted that the tuna industry...
Does Sustainability Label Boost BF Price In French Fishery?
Two French researchers assessed whether a regional eco-label lifts bluefin prices on France’s Atlantic coast, focusing on landing-stage revenues to gauge the direct financial payoff of...
ISSF Flags Critical Gaps Across Tuna RFMOs
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) recently provided details of all tuna RFMOs’ progress in fisheries management as of March 2026. While the Commissions have made...
New Office Of Seafood To Boost US Fishing Sector
The US has created a new Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Seafood, which will be responsible for providing leadership, expertise, management, and advice to the US Secretary of...
MSC Making Good Progress In Revisions For Fisheries Standard 3.1
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has updated stakeholders on the work on the revisions to its Fisheries Standard 3.1, which is expected to be published in the middle of 2027 with the new...
BBNJ Implementation Gains Pace Following Recent Talks
Work to kick off the UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement has begun after the third meeting of the Preparatory Commission (PrepCom III) was held in UN headquarters in...
FCF Moves To Equip WiFi On Vessels In Supply Chain
Taiwanese tuna trading company FCF announced in March that it has partnered with the conformity assessment body, LRQA, to advance the installation and management of WiFi systems on tuna...
US Ends Decades-Long Ban On Panamanian Yellowfin Imports
After 26 years of restriction, Panama can now export purse seine-caught yellowfin in the EPO and derivative products from this fish to the US. On Wednesday, NOAA issued a new five-year...
Check Out European Tuna Conference Final Program Online
The countdown has begun! With just days to go until the 2026 edition of the European Tuna Conference, the final program is officially live, and you will not want to miss it on Monday, April...
FAO Highlights 20 Percent Of Global Seafood Linked To Fraud
Up to 20 percent of seafood traded globally may be linked to fraud, according to a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization, which detailed the scale of the issue along with its...
Cádiz Readies For Almadraba With Month-Long Fishing & Festivities
The annual Almadraba bluefin season is set to begin this month, with authorities in Conil, Barbate, Zahara de los Atunes, and Tarifa, the four active traps in Cádiz, preparing for a month of...
Philippines Accuses Chinese Boats Of Poisoning Waters In South China Sea
The Philippines' National Security Council (NSC) claims that Chinese boats intended to pour cyanide in disputed waters in the South China Sea, seeking to kill local fish populations. The South...
Nutritionist Calls Out Bloom’s Mercury Claims & Other Social Media Stories
Italian nutritionist pointed fingers at NGO Bloom for spreading misinformation about mercury in tuna. Would you believe that a man on a jet ski caught a 96 kg bluefin on a fishing rod? A...
New Initiative Targets Forced-Labor Tuna Entering US Market
The Ethical Tuna Collaboration, an initiative launched to combat the entry of tuna from forced labor in the US market, recently launched its design phase. In this, stakeholders from the tuna...
China’s Growing EU Market Dominance: How Far Will It Go?
China’s presence in the EU pre-cooked tuna loin market has grown rapidly, and with the possible expansion of preferential free-trade quotas, this trend may continue. As EU–China trade...
Ecuadorian Fishers Allege Drone Attack And Assault At Sea
The 20 Ecuadorian fishers onboard ‘Don Maca’ and six small boats accompanying it, who went missing near the Galápagos Islands last week, said they were attacked by drones while at sea,...
EU-Seychelles Deal Nears Signing With Higher Gains For Island Nation
Negotiations on the EU–Seychelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) wrapped up earlier this month, with the deal now moving to internal approval and signing procedures on both...
Grupomar Taps FIFA World Cup 2026 Platform To Boost Brand
Mexico recently launched its “Made in Mexico always wins” campaign to boost domestic consumption and elevate national brands ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. Tuna producer Grupomar...
Conservation Rules Pay Off, According To Spanish Tuna Fisheries Study
Good fishing practices and regulations have improved the survival of many marine animals accidentally caught in tuna purse seine fisheries and reduced their precentage, said researchers. They...