More than 2,700 tons of suspected IUU tuna catch is now in the pocession of Thai authorities, since it became too expensive for vessel owners to continue to freeze the fish on board. Fisheries...
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Firm Challenges Still Exist In Improving IO Stocks
Despite conservation and management for Indian Ocean tuna stocks having gained substantial momentum over the last year, there are still some major challenges that need to be overcome,...
Standpoint: ”Catch Quotas Would Create Steadier Supply From EPO”
An extension of the EPO purse seine tuna fishing ban is not realistic for the Ecuadorian fleet according to officials in the country, and tuna catch quotas have now been suggested as a more...
Harvest Control Rules Top Priority For Atlantic Stocks
Atlantic Ocean developing states came together in Ghana this week in an attempt to increase the understanding of sustainable tuna management of the shared Atlantic tuna stock, with a core...
No Agreement On Emergency Fishing Ban
A potential northern Pacific bluefin fishing ban, discussed at a WCPFC sub-committee meeting in Japan this week, has been postponed due to “strong US opposition,” according to Nikkei Asian...
The Enhanced Efficiency Of Dongwon’s Modern Fleet
Not only rebounded tuna prices, but also an enhanced fleet of purse seiners has been Dongwon’s ticket to financial success in this year’s first half, according to the South Korean firm. But...
Philippines Pressured On “Disappointing” Tuna Management
Environmental groups are urging the Philippines’ government to come up with an improved tuna-management plan that will help the country’s tuna stocks recover and return to their 1980s level. A...
Pacifical Introduces Social Guidelines For MSC Seiners
Pacifical is launching social guidelines for all of the vessels involved in its MSC certified tuna fishery to ensure that fishermen have a fair, safe and worthy employment on board fishing...
Tuna Price Rebound A Win For Dongwon Profits
A rebound in both tuna catch and prices has been a big win for Dongwon’s finances, as the company reports a sprightly year on year increase in its operating profits. Known to be South Korea’s...
Total Tuna Fishing Ban In 30% Of Pacific Waters?
The Pacific tuna industry may be in trouble as nations in the region could see their EEZs partially closed off to all fishing, in a new marine conservation measure which is to be voted on by...
Amount Of Seiners Fishing In WCP Dropping Rapidly
A drop in the amount of active purse seiners in the WCPO doesn’t seem to be stopping, as data made available to Atuna confirms a further, very rapid decline in the numbers over the last six...
Canada Rejects Endangered Status For Atlantic Bluefin
Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has rejected advice to list Atlantic Bluefin tuna as an endangered species. Labelling the species as ‘at risk’ would have significant...
Will US Catch Cut Squeeze Bangkok Skipjack Supply?
The US fleet’s WCPO fishing possibilities have become increasingly restricted, at a time when it’s deliveries to Thailand have already been dwindling. As of later this week, the nation’s tuna...
Irish Trawlers Detained For Illegal Tuna Catch
Two Irish flagged trawlers were held for 24 hours for alleged illegal fishing when they unloaded their Bonito del Norte (Atlantic albacore) catches in the port of Galicia, Spain. Sparkling...
Kiribati’s Short-Lived Bangkok Surge
After delivering surging volumes to Thai canners last year, Kiribati’s tuna landings have taken a sharp tumble back down, having dropped 18 percent YoY. In the first half of 2016,...
Pacific-Wide Fishing Ban Edging Closer?
An earlier proposal from Japan to initiate a fishing ban, or limit the number of Pacific bluefin tuna caught in the WCPO, has gained support from member nations of the WCPFC at a recent...
MSC-Hopeful Mexican Group Unites With ISSF
In a move focused on a number of science-based priorities for the tuna sector, the group encompassing the Mexican purse seine fishery’s MSC venture has joined hands with the ISSF. Announced...
Indonesian Canneries Need More Imported Tuna
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) wants to boost the country’s tuna imports to meet industrial demand, as part of its aspirations to make Indonesia the front running country in the...
FAD Ban Drives WCPO Fishing Shift
As the FAD closure period in the WCPO continues to run its course, seiners in the region are shifting the location of their operations, moving to more northern and eastern zones, according to...
NZ Navy Discovers Big Tuna Fishing Breach
A large proportion of tuna fishing vessels boarded in the Pacific Ocean have been found to be breaking the law, according to a New Zealand Navy operation. Crew from HMNZS Wellington, together...