With some of the most conflicting opinions on Atlantic conservation measures coming from within the EU itself, it begs the question as to how one entity and one mandate can truly reflect the...
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EU: “We Don’t Want To Punish Thailand”
With Thailand's yellow card status on IUU now stretching the length of over 18 months, the likelihood that it will progress to a red card sanction is low, EU sources indicate to Atuna, as long...
ICCAT To Break From Tradition Of Slow Unanimous Decision Making?
There is chance for increased and faster resolutions within ICCAT meetings, as the results of a brand new performance review on the Commission are set to be tabled during this week's...
ICCAT: Will Lack Of Scientific Advice Hurt Some Seiner Fleets?
As the ICCAT 20th Special meeting heads into the afternoon session, there is concern from some French fleet representatives that a lack of scientific advice to the Commission could hinder the...
“Push For Stricter FAD Limits Is Competition Based”
The ICCAT 20th Special Meeting kick-started today, and sees the Commission celebrate 50 years in existence. As ever, FADs are high on the agenda, with measures proposed to see more control...
How Can PNG Increase Domestic Production?
Tuna canneries in the PNG are now being reviewed and audited as part of the government’s bid to increase domestic tuna production. Mao Zeming, PNG’s Fisheries Minister, told parliament last...
STANDPOINT: Expand The WCPFC Fad Ban
We would like to have your view this week on the following standpoint: THE ANNUAL FOUR MONTH WCPFC FAD BAN SHOULD BE MAINTAINED OR EXPANDED Vote next time you visit our homepage and make your...
What ICCAT Must Agree Next Week
Banning transshipment at sea and mitigating the impact of FADs are now top priorities for ICCAT members in the upcoming 20th Special Meeting next week. WWF has echoed calls that have already...
Will 2016 Set A Record For Skipjack?
After showing a slight incline earlier on, this year’s EPO skipjack catch has now significantly surpassed last year’s tonnages, and is well on route to reaching a new annual high. At just over...
PNA Talks How To Replace The FAD Ban
The PNA has been exploring possible options on how to replace the current four month annual FAD ban that is implemented by the WCPFC, which it claims is costing millions in foregone revenue,...
New Findings Into Fisherman’s Death
A new report has been released after further investigations have been taken into the death of a deck crew member on board a tuna seiner in the Pacific in 2014. The Transport Accident...
PNG Tuna Plan Awaited With Great Curiosity
Further effort is being made within a continuing move to develop the domestic tuna fishing and processing industry in PNG, with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) completing a tuna...
Trump President: What Can We Expect?
With news that Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected the US’ new President, international press has been focused on the uncertain future that this leaves for America. Among many...
Maldives Solidifies MSC Skipjack Certification
Extra controls are being implemented in regards to the Maldives pole and line tuna fishery, in what appears to be a concerted effort to eliminate any risks of losing MSC certification for...
“Immediate Action Needed On Atlantic Bigeye”
Better action is being demanded from ICCAT to protect juvenile Atlantic bigeye tuna from being caught as bycatch from FAD fishing, as the stock is reducing. Nearly all juvenile bigeye are...
ICCAT Urged To Ban At-Sea Transshipment
ICCAT members will need to agree on several changes in policy if they are to meet the priorities laid out by Pew, which has published recommendations that include FAD management reform and a...
Lidl Leading Spread Of FAD-Free Across EU
With the largest presence so far found in Germany, FAD-free claims on tuna products are cropping up in other European markets too, with discounter Lidl leading a spread of the claim. ...
A Change Away From FADs In PNA?
High levels of fishing effort in PNA waters during the WCPFC implemented four month FAD ban indicate that there could be an increasing move away from FAD use in the region. According to the...
Most Atuna Readers Think Achieving MSC Is Easy Enough
Last week we wanted to know your opinion on the struggle some fisheries experience when attempting to achieve MSC, asking in our latest poll if you agreed or disagreed with the standpoint: It...
Tuna Plant Gets Catch After 7 Year Stop
The Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu has for the first time, seen frozen tuna caught in its EEZ offloaded in its capital of Port Vila. The catch will be processed domestically using facilities...