On the morning of World Tuna Day, a new report has been released which estimates that each year tuna contributes over 40 billion dollars to the global economy, emphasizing its place as a vital...
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Frustration At Slow Progress On New Tuna Treaty
After a week of talks and negotiations, delegates are no further forward in making any formal decisions on a new South Pacific Tuna Treaty and some are frustrated by the sluggish pace of...
Celebrations Roll Out For World Tuna Day
After months of preparations, World Tuna Day is finally upon us, as events begin rolling out today in celebration of the humble tuna fish. To mark the occasion, The Pew Charitable Trusts has...
Kick Off To Fifth World Tuna Day
Just a handful of days away, the 5th international World Tuna Day is upon us, as communities, firms and NGOs scattered across the globe work tirelessly to get preparations ready for this...
Tesco: Brands Need MSC Or Pole & Line
In a landmark move in the UK, Tesco has committed to making all of its tuna product range sustainable, strengthening its sourcing policies, and requiring now that all branded tuna, as well as...
Will No MSC Lead To More Pole & Line Fraud?
A possibility of the future suspension of the Maldives’ MSC certification for skipjack tuna has got the nation’s tuna industry concerned, with the General Manager of one fishing and processing...
Palau To Become First FAD-Free Zone In PNA
After efforts were first concentrated on closing all of Palau’s waters to commercial fishing, the country has settled at 80 percent for a National Marine Sanctuary, and has now stated that in...
Thailand Confident It Will Swerve EU Red Card
Thai fishery officials are confident that the EU will not hand their industry a red card next month thanks to the country’s serious efforts to tackle IUU, and say that if an EU trade ban is...
MSC Reveals Growth At The Expo
During one of the busiest weeks in the seafood calendar, MSC has taken the golden opportunity to reveal its significant market growth over the last year, as well as present the results of a...
MSC Defends Maldives Skipjack Decision
While MSC’s recent decision on the Maldives Indian Ocean pole and line tuna fishery has rocked the boat a little between industry and NGOs alike, the Marine Stewardship Council still maintains...
Business Getting Back On Track In Ecuador
Despite devastating damage having been caused to parts of the country, and the death toll having reached a staggering 650 plus, a significant chunk of Ecuador’s tuna industry seems to now be...
Further Controversy Shakes Cook Islands Seiner Deal
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) for the Cook Islands has addressed criticism raised over the recent drafting of an EU seiner deal, after an email against the agreement by Foreign...
John West FAD Use Next On GP Hit List
A FAD in the Indian Ocean which was allegedly deployed by a vessel supplying tuna to leading UK brand John West has been discovered and removed this week by Greenpeace, as the NGO continues on...
FOS To Suspend IO Yellowfin Certifications
On the heels of MSC’s cancellation of the Maldives’ pole and line yellowfin certification, Friend of the Sea has now announced that it will suspend its accreditations for Indian Ocean...
One Week Countdown To World Tuna Day
Now only a week away until celebrations begin for World Tuna Day on May 2nd, the event is set to be the biggest yet, taking place across the globe. Festivities will center on tuna as a...
Thai Fisheries Chief Sacked As Pressure On Nation Mounts
Thailand’s General Director, in charge of improving the country’s fisheries management and ridding the nation of its EU yellow card, has been removed from his post after it was decided the...
Mareblu Pushes Sustainability Following Red-Rated Yellowfin
This week Thai Union-owned tuna brand Mareblu has unveiled a new look and advertising campaign, designed to highlight the firm’s strong commitment to sustainability. The brand is a leader in...
Mareblu Pushes Sustainability Following Red-Rated Yellowfin
This week Thai Union-owned tuna brand Mareblu has unveiled a new look and advertising campaign, designed to highlight the firm’s strong commitment to sustainability. The brand is a leader in...
Events To Increase Market Interest In P&L
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has announced the combination of two national tuna conferences this year where the focus will be centered on enhancing sustainable...
Sea Shepherd’s IUU Hunt Moves To Tuna-Rich EEZ
The controversial anti-poaching group, Sea Shepherd, is focusing its latest efforts on tackling IUU fishing in the EEZ of Gabon, dubbed as the most tuna-rich fishing ground of the Atlantic...