The Thai government has introduced a new policy requiring all migrants working in the seafood industry to have a bank account. As pressure from foreign buyers grows, Thai officials expect the...
Fishing
P&P-Owned Seiners To Change IO Fishing Strategy
Europe’s largest seiner fleet, Compagnie Française du Thon Océanique (CFTO), will change its fishing strategy this year due to yellowfin quota restrictions. The CEO of the firm tells Atuna...
Global Tuna Catch Climbs Back Up
A compilation of all tuna RFMO data reveals that global tuna catch climbed up slightly to around 4.9 million tons in 2016 – one of the highest tonnages on record. While more of this catch has...
Global Tuna Catch Climbs Back Up (2)
A compilation of all tuna RFMO data reveals that global tuna catch climbed up slightly to around 4.9 million tons in 2016 – one of the highest tonnages on record. While more of this catch has...
Bangkok’s Biggest Supplier Faces EU Inspection
EU officials will be in Taiwan this week to assess the nation’s efforts to curb IUU fishing, and could potentially decide on the next step regarding the country’s current yellow card status....
EJF Accuses Taiwanese Fleet Of “Persistent” IUU
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has released a short film highlighting the challenges migrant workers face working aboard Taiwanese distant water vessels – many of which are tuna...
ISSF Puts Another 5 Year Delay On Major Sustainability Goals
The ISSF recently released its latest five year Strategic Plan, and with many goals repeating ones already set in 2013, it is clear the foundation has not yet managed to reach its...
1 Company “Alliance” Recommended MSC For WCPO Catch
Taiwan based tuna trader, FCF Fisheries, has been recommended for MSC certification, having received passing scores across all criteria in its published draft report. Despite just one company...
EU Gives No Indication Of “In Crisis” Ghana
While there have been several reports suggesting Ghana’s fisheries are rampant with IUU activity and there could be the threat of regaining an EU yellow card, the European Commission has given...
French Fleet Takes More Relaxed Approach To Fishing In Quota-Bound IO
Amid strict regulations, major tuna firms, Compagnie Française du Thon Océanique (CFTO) and Sapmer, seem to be taking a more relaxed approach to fishing in the Indian Ocean this year. While...
Large Part Of ‘Ghost Gear’ Are FADs, Study Finds
FADs are among the types of fishing gear that are most likely to turn into so called ‘ghost gear’– fishing equipment that is lost or abandoned at sea, according to a new report, which also...
Japan Steps Up Monitoring To Avoid Exceeding Quota
Japanese fishermen will now report their daily volumes of Pacific bluefin catch to the Fisheries Agency. With the fleet getting closer to exceeding its annual catch quota, the government has...
Sapmer Boasts Steep Sales Rise Thanks To Bigger Fleet
French owned fishing firm, Sapmer, has posted a strong sales rise for full year 2017, and although profits are not yet disclosed, it is pleased with the positive results. The company notes...
EU-Mauritius Access Deal Still Awaiting Final Approval
Renewal of an agreement between the EU and Mauritius that allows European vessels to fish for tuna in the Indian Ocean nation’s waters is still awaiting final approval. Although the deal,...
UN: Some Progress In Thai Industry But Abuses Still Persistent
A study by a United Nations agency has revealed a mix of progress and challenges when it comes to workers in the Thai seafood industry. The report found a series of issues including the...
Extensive WWF & IPNLF Objections To Echebastar MSC
Three separate objections have been filed to the MSC, aiming to stop the certification of the Echebastar purse seine fishery in the Indian Ocean. They come from WWF UK, IPNLF, and small NGO...
Ecuador’s Seiners Expand Observer Coverage To Help MSC Pursuit
The Ecuadorian seiner alliance TUNACONS hopes that a new cooperation inked with the country’s National Fisheries Institute (NFI) – extending the coverage of onboard observers - will aid it in...
Poor Scores For Major Tuna Firms In ‘Ghost Gear’ Report
Some of the world’s biggest tuna companies have been given low scores in a new report, which ranks their effort in minimizing the amount of fishing gear that is lost or left at sea – so called...
PNA, From Small Island Nations To Smart Ocean States
The eight PNA parties have already developed from small island countries to large ocean nations, and now it is time to become “smart ocean” states, stresses PNA CEO Ludwig Kumoru. The basis of...
PAFCO: Bumble Bee Contract Renewed, Supply Still A Challenge
Fiji’s main tuna plant, Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO), has renewed its supply agreement with US giant Bumble Bee, ensuring cooperation for the next 10 years. Although the deal is good news...