As the European Commission has announced a proposal to ban all types of driftnets operating in EU waters, the focus and approach of its efforts have been questioned. The measure is aimed at...
Fishing
High Profile Project Team To Stamp Out IUU Fishing In Ghana
Ghana has taken its first step towards implementing an innovative partnership aimed at combating illegal, unreported and unregulated tuna fishing. This move comes just days after the...
Tuna War Between Sri Lanka & India Intensifies
It seems the ongoing tuna conflict between Sri Lanka and India is only strengthening as 36 Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested last week. Detained off the Andhra coast for intruding in...
The True Test Of The ISSF Approach
John Sackton of Seafood News believes now is the time for the true test of the ISSF approach. With important upcoming industry gatherings, he says now is the time for the foundation to show...
ASK ATUNA: What’s The Way Best To Control Tuna Salt Content?
Ask Atuna… If you have a question about any aspect of the tuna industry, we’d be pleased to hear it. Our team will regularly select one of your submitted questions to answer in detail in the...
Spanish Fleet Commits To 100% Anti-Gilnetting FADs
The Spanish tuna fleet intends to strengthen its commitments to responsible fishing practices and has agreed that all FADs manufactured and placed in the sea by Spanish-owned vessels will be...
Smuggling Tuna To Iran Lucrative Business
Smuggling tuna to Iran is big business and is estimated to be costing Pakistan at least USD 50 million per year. The Pakistani government is being urged by fisheries experts to tighten...
Closing Fishing Ground A Blow To EU Fleet
The EU purse seiner fleet is set to suffer after the announcement that Pacific island nation, Kiribati, will close its EEZ to all commercial fishing by the end of the year. With high presence...
Can Global Warming Boost Pacific Skipjack Catch In Next Decade?
Fast emerging warmer ocean temperatures are likely to significantly boost the catch of skipjack tuna for the Western and Central Pacific fishery. Landings are expected to initially increase by...
Korean PS Fleet Could Face EU Red Card
The South Korean purse seine tuna fleet could be handed a “red card” from the EU next month if it cannot convince the Fisheries Commissioner that it is stamping down on IUU fishing. With a...
SOPAC Vessels Blacklisted By Greenpeace
Greenpeace has updated its vessel blacklist, branding several SOPAC vessels with this controversial status. The decision came after the boats were caught setting nets around marine mammals in...
Costa Rica Opens Fishing Grounds Exclusively
Costa Rica will be welcoming tuna vessels into its waters, as the country is opening two separate fishing grounds exclusively for catching tuna by only selected vessels. The zones will only be...
IOTC/Indonesia Revise Inaccurate Catch Statistics
The IOTC may re-publish altered catch statistics after its Scientific Committee, last year, discussed a review of the country’s landings, conducted by IOTC and the Directorate General of...
Rescue Trial Results In Saving Chinese Fishermen
A recent training scenario took a dramatic turn of events, resulting in a real-life rescue mission at sea. The 563rd Rescue Group for Angel Thunder was called upon by the US Coast Guard to...
SFP Promotes Successful FIPs In New Guide Book
A new comprehensive guide on the SFP’s fisheries improvement projects (FIPs) has been launched to show the development of the methods intended to enhance fishery sustainability. Covering the...
Spanish Fleet And Scientists Sign A Pact
A protocol for increased transparency of the Spanish fleet has been signed as a stepping stone in the fight against illegal tuna fishing and towards increased sustainability of resources. A...
Trade Unions Raise Funds To Develop Vietnamese Fishing
The development of the fisheries sector in Vietnam is being boosted by the implementation of a range of social activities to support fishermen. Trade Unions, representing more than 50 million...
Purse Seiner Capsizes After Leaving Manta
The 19 crew members of tuna purse seiner, “Cap.Prospero Z” have been rescued after the vessel capsized around 220 nautical miles from the Port of Manta. A severe storm is suspected to have...
EII Questions Validity Of Scientific Study
The legitimacy of a scientific study on the credibility of the EII Dolphin-Safe program has been questioned by Mark Palmer, EII’s Director. Earth Island has hit back at the research and...
Senegal Gov’t Rejects Greenpeace Allegations On EU Agreement
The Senegalese Fishing Minister has hit back at accusations from Greenpeace that claimed a recently concluded EU/Senegal tuna fishing agreement is based on false reasoning. Greenpeace...