Although Guyana is a nation not yet heavily involved in the tuna industry, this could be about to change, as there are high hopes for the South American country’s first tuna plant, expecting...
Fishing
Plaguing Blue Boats “Opportunistic” In Tuna-Rich Pacific
Blue boats thought to be coming mostly from Vietnam have been encroaching on Pacific island waters, and although there is no evidence of them targeting tuna specifically, they are described as...
Seychelles & Ghana Forge Stronger Tuna Trade Links
Ghana and the Seychelles have signed a fisheries agreement aimed at promoting best practices in several areas concerning tuna fisheries. Notably, the two African nations will collaborate on...
Iron Lady Fights For IUU To Be “Transnational Crime”
With no signs of weakening its battle against IUU practices, Indonesia is now calling on the United Nations to recognize illegal fishing activity as transnational organized crime, wanting a...
Traceability To Boost Indonesian Tuna Shipments?
Efforts are being taken to bolster the transparency of Indonesian tuna fisheries through a new catch documentation and traceability system. The initiative comes in line with Indonesia...
VDS & Labor Issues Top Priorities At Pacific Tuna Forum
Just a few months away, the Pacific is gearing up for the largest tuna convention in the region when the 6th Pacific Tuna Forum will be hosted in Papua New Guinea in September. A number of...
New IO FIP To Rebuild Sri Lanka’s Tuna Exports
A Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) that covers yellowfin and bigeye tuna catch is set to be launched in Sri Lanka, marking the latest step in the country's effort to rebuild the reputation of...
Palau Detains Another Filipino Carrier On IUU
A Filipino carrier vessel was seized by Palau marine law enforcers on Saturday morning on suspicion of illegal activity, the latest in a number of similar instances. The carrier ship was...
The End Of The Post-FAD Ban Price Drop?
Will the increasing demand for free-school caught tuna in the global processing hub, Bangkok mean an end to a usual post-FAD ban skipjack price drop? Last year was the first year that saw a...
Japan Faces International Pressure Over Quota Breach
Japan will find it difficult to overcome pressure related to new Pacific bluefin fishing restrictions, after reports have surfaced that the international community is growing impatient,...
Vietnamese Blue Boats: Tackling The Source Of The Issue
Pacific nations are being urged to focus on tackling the source of the problem related to Vietnamese blue boats entering their waters illegally, as they address the broad consequences of this...
The Impact Of Shifting EU Demand On Small-Scale Fisheries
Increased demand for sustainable tuna in the European market is leading to positive change in developing countries by driving sustainable development, according to a new WWF report. The study...
EU Industry Accused Of Using Press Passes To Access Quota Talks
A new report suggests that fishing lobbies have been using press passes to access ministerial quota talks at the EU council. The investigative body and the NGO behind the findings have the...
Scouting Supply Vessels “Massive Catch Machines”
Efforts should be made to rein in the use of scouting supply vessels, according to Atuna readers that responded to the latest homepage poll. Just nine percent of voters believe that the use of...
IO Fleets Struggle To Meet Cannery Demand
Indian Ocean fleets are experiencing slow tuna catch rates, meaning that the supply pipeline to regional canneries is relatively unfilled, reflecting a similar situation as in the Western...
‘Month Of Tuna’: Ruta Del Atún Kicks Off In Spain
Cadiz, in the south of Spain, will this evening begin its month-long celebration of bluefin tuna and the traditional trap fisheries that have provided the region with jobs, culture, and food,...
PNA Tuna Innovations Praised By UN
The United Nations is applauding the PNA for its efforts when it comes to the conservation of tuna stocks and the different innovative measures it has taken to responsibly manage its rich...
Lack Of Transactions Creates Virtual BKK Skipjack Price
A distinct lack of supply, but relatively strong demand from packers, is creating a virtual Bangkok skipjack price, in which the buying side is willing to pay elevated price levels, in the...
Atlantic Bluefin Ruled Not Endangered
Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has made a final decision on the status of Atlantic bluefin, opting not to declare it as an endangered species, after a process of long...
“Most Tuna Stock Assessments Are Widely Uncertain”
Most stock assessments remain widely uncertain or false because they are very difficult to estimate, argues one renowned tuna scientist. The continuous growth of new national fleets, of which...