A Filipino carrier vessel suspected of operating illegally has been found with tuna onboard after being apprehended in the EEZ of Palau, according to the nation’s Attorney General. Marine law...
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PNG Plans To Shut Philippines Out
PNG will stop giving Philippine tuna firms access to fish in its waters, as a government official says new and stricter policies will be coming into force as soon as the Pacific Marine...
“WCPFC Lags Behind On FAD Management”
The WCPFC continues to lag behind other tuna RFMOs on FAD management, according to the ISSF, which says this includes a lack of adoption of simple precautionary measures like the use of...
US Fleet Ready To Defend Fishing Rights
The protection of fishing rights for US flagged purse seiners will be the top priority of the American Tunaboat Association (ATA) at Pacific-based meetings next week, as it calls for a “level...
7 Tuna Boats Seized For Faking Nationality
Seven foreign tuna fishing boats have been seized in Thailand, accused of faking their nationality, claiming to be flagged to Bolivia. The Royal Thai Navy seized the vessels earlier this week...
The People Want More Say In Pacific Tuna Management
The people of the community need to be engaged in issues regarding Pacific tuna stocks, as the fisheries industry is an important source of food security and a significant economic contributor...
EU Satisfied On IUU, But Not Labor
The European Commission is satisfied with efforts made in Thailand to amend fishing laws and stamp out IUU, however is “not very happy with the labor problem,” according to the Deputy Head of...
Cook Islands Leader: “EU Stay Out”
Dispute over the Cook Islands purse seiner deal is showing no signs of slowing down, as a traditional leader in the nation reportedly told the EU to keep out of the country’s seas at a public...
Tuna Stocks Must Be Saved From “Economic Extinction”
Warnings are being made over tuna stocks said to be on the verge of economic extinction, with WWF insisting that the WCPFC must act to save Pacific bluefin and South Pacific albacore during...
Top Tuna Buyers Urge WCPFC Don’t Delay Action
Leading retailers and tuna suppliers, amounting to 25 different firms have stressed to the WCPFC that action on protecting important commercial tuna stocks cannot be delayed any longer. While...
Ecuador’s Fleet Gets A Revamp
Plans to renovate the artisanal Ecuadorian fleet, which catches mainly tuna, have been made in order to improve the productivity of the vessels and the safety of their fishermen. The...
TU Backs “Sustainable Fishing Games”
The Thai Union Group has shown its recent support in enhancing Thailand’s fisheries sector, through its sponsorship of the “Bangson Fishing Games”, an event held every year to create awareness...
EU Looks To Strengthen African Fishing Deal
There are plans to increase the contribution from EU ship-owners for continued access to the EEZ of Guinea-Bissau, in a report commissioned that also outlines the need for the West African...
The US’ Mixed Feelings On Atlantic Progress
Having clear goals set out for the recent ICCAT meeting in Portugal, the US has expressed mixed feelings on the result. While having high respect for measures taken particularly on albacore...
Mexico Yellowfin Catch Still Struggling
Mexico’s yellowfin landings are still falling considerably behind last year, and despite some modest catching up, the most recent stats continue to show a heavy YoY drop in the country’s...
Salmon Jeopardizes Tuna Growth In China
Consumption of sashimi grade tuna in China may have hit its peak, with no growth witnessed in recent years, and one of the main reasons given is strong market competition with fresh salmon....
Middle Ground Found On EU & US Catch Demands
A compromise was found in ICCAT decision making on Northern albacore, between the differing asks of both the EU and US delegations, which sees the status quo kept for at least two years,...
STANDPOINT: Stricter Sanctions Needed For Violating Fleets
We would like to have your view this week on the following standpoint: SANCTIONS AGAINST RULE BREAKING FLEETS ARE TOO SOFT Vote next time you visit our homepage and make your opinion heard, or...
WCPFC Urged To Tackle Non-Compliance On High Seas
The WCPFC should put strong focus on controlling fishing on the high seas, when it meets in Fiji next month, stressed PNA CEO, Ludwig Kumoru. He believes that the Commission “needs to be...
Atuna Readers Certain On WCPFC FAD Ban
Last week we wanted to know your opinion on the WCPFC FAD ban, asking in our latest poll if you agreed or disagreed with the following standpoint: The annual four month WCPFC FAD ban should be...