In Norwegian fisheries, the use of ‘vacuum pumping’ on small fish trawlers, as an alternative to brailing, has been proven by researchers to retain a lot of the fish’s quality and cause less...
Fishing
Bonito Del Norte Quota Could Rise In 2015
The allocated quota for Atlantic albacore, issued by ICCAT for each member nation, is ‘likely’ to rise for the Spanish fleet in 2015, as the Cantabrian Minister of Fisheries, Blanca Martinez,...
Pacific Journalists Gather In Fiji For Tuna Workshop
A two-day media workshop on the Pacific tuna industry attracted Pacific journalists, experts and advocates to Fiji’s capital this week, as the value and economics of the sector were addressed....
Koreans Pay More Than Double For PNA Fishing Days
Daily fishing access fees for the waters of the PNA nations have hit a record level. According to PNA officials, prices paid have soared to as much as USD 13,000. With a minimum limit in place...
Ethical Concerns Next Priority For UK Seafood Sector
A new working group has been established in the British seafood industry in response to growing concerns within the global market. Hosted by Seafish, a levy body representing the UK seafood...
Italian Fishermen Feel ‘Cheated’ Over Bluefin Limits
The Italian fishing industry is frustrated at the extreme limits imposed on bluefin fishing, including the annual quota distribution, describing the Italian share as being in the ‘tail end’ of...
Oregon Fishing Competition To Fill Tuna Cans
The Oregon Tuna Classic is to take place in Garibaldi on August 22-23. Northwest Pacific fishermen will catch as much tuna as possible to supply the Oregon Food Bank and Pacific County...
Are Innovative Nets Reducing By-catch Practical And Affordable?
A British designer has developed a special ‘SafetyNet’ which aims to reduce bycatch of non-target species in commercial tuna fishing. The specially invented fishing net, designed by Dan...
Annual Tuna Tournament Gets Off To A Flying Start
This week has seen the start of the 11th annual Tuna Tournament and Festival that takes place in Wedgeport, Canada. The week-long community celebration kick-started on Sunday with a 5km and...
Gen San’s Tuna Industry Under Assessment For Labor Management
Tuna industry stakeholders in General Santos have agreed to be assessed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on their compliance with international labor laws. Rosalinda Baldoz,...
Raised Return On Spanish Albacore Landings
Albacore catch landed in the Galician region of Spain has seen bigger returns so far this year, reeling in a value of EUR 7.8 million (USD 10.4 million). Data collected on August 13th, showed...
Murder Shootings Filmed From Tuna Longliner
A shocking video added to YouTube yesterday shows footage of what appears to be fishermen being shot dead at sea. The online posting of the video claims that the victims were Fijian and...
ISSF Lacks Advice On Reduction Shark Mortality By Seiners
While not the most common bycatch from purse seine tuna fishing on FADs, sharks are the most vulnerable species to the method’s effects. Outlined by ISSF itself, several aspects of a shark’s...
Tanzania Launches Strategy To Benefit From Tuna Catches
On August 17th, Tanzania’s Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, Mr. Yohana Budeba, launched a new fisheries strategy with the aim of reaping all...
Four Large Asian Longline Fleets Operating In Obscurity
Following an expression of anger from Western Pacific fisheries managers over the lack of operational-level data provided by the longline fleets of four Asian nations, industry officials are...
Maldivian Pole Fishers Train On US West Coast
Two pole and line trainees from the Fishermen’s Community and Training Center (FCTC) in the Maldives will bring their developing skills to the waters of the North American albacore tuna...
Mexico Yellowfin Fishery Is Preparing For MSC
Mexican Maritime Industrial Group, Grupomar, is preparing and planning towards an upcoming application to gain MSC certification for the Mexican yellowfin fishery, though no official action...
Gibraltar & Spain Clash Over Illegal Bluefin Fishing
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Affairs (MAGRAMA) has submitted an official complaint to the European Commission in regards to a possible violation of international...
Somalia Joining IOTC Could Open New Fishing Opportunities
Somalia, situated in the horn of Africa, has become the latest nation to join the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC). The country joins 30 other nations already making up the membership list...
Will New Zealand Tuna Giants Join Forces?
A huge merger could be set for New Zealand’s tuna industry, as two of the country’s top tuna firms have considered uniting their fishing efforts. Sealord, one of NZ’s biggest fishing companies...