The US scientific and regulatory agency NOAA recently announced that it has raised the US bluefin quota by 14.7 percent, following the ICCAT limit permits, for fishers and tuna traders. The...
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FFA Wants Sustainability Turned Into “Long-Term Benefits” For Members
The Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) recently released its 2024-2025 Annual Report, highlighting the comprehensive work the Agency carried out in the past few years, including...
CIA Involvement In Bombing Of Ecuadorian Tuna Vessels Revealed
There is strong evidence that the drone attacks on three Ecuadorian tuna vessels at the beginning of this year were part of a CIA “covert action” program. Investigation into the attacks by The...
Taiwanese Purse Seiner Sinks In Pacific Ocean
Taiwanese-flagged purse seiner ‘Jih Yu No. 868’ sank in the South Pacific after catching fire on August 8, which resulted in the sinking of the vessel two days later. All 32 crew members were...
Italian Grandmother’s Tuna Panzanella Goes Viral & Other Social Media Stories
Have you tried the famous summer dish Panzanella, all the way from Italy? An Italian grandmother has the perfect recipe for you. Bluefin eyeball juice might not be everyone’s choice in...
Study Finds Illegal Tuna Trade Thrives On Weak Oversight
Industrial-scale IUU fishing remains a pressing global issue, despite increased regulations and enforcement efforts. Meanwhile, illegal fishing markets mirror global power gaps, with poorer...
EPO Tuna Catches Slip in H1: Yellowfin Record-Breaking, Skipjack Falling
Tuna catch volumes in the Eastern Pacific Ocean continued the downward trend in the first half of 2026, which was observed already in the first quarter. Skipjack landings are normalizing as...
India & Somalia Question Fairness Of IOTC YF Management Measure
Somalia and India have formally objected to the establishment of interim catch limits and the allocation system for yellowfin. Both countries argued that the measures are unfair and could...
Operation Island Chief Intercepts Record High Vessels Of Interest
The recently concluded Operation Island Chief (OPIC26) intercepted 16 vessels of interest, one of the highest tallies recorded in recent FFA-coordinated regional surveillance operations. The...
Panama Eyes Sustainable EPO Yellowfin Longline Fishery
The Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP), earlier this month, highlighted a pre-assessment of a longline tuna fishery against the MSC standard, setting out a roadmap toward a...
Stock Assessments & FADs Take Center Stage at WCPFC Scientific Meeting
This week, Pacific scientists and ocean experts are meeting in Samoa for the WCPFC Scientific Committee Meeting. They are reviewing key data for the conservation and management of the world’s...
Skipjack Price In Manta Rises Amid Industry Challenges
Tight skipjack availability and higher operating costs have placed pressure on Ecuadorian boat owners, pushing up raw material prices. The supply squeeze is particularly difficult for...
The Storm That Changed Bermeo Still Resonates 114 Years Later
Some dates remain etched in the collective memory of a community. August 12, 1912, is one such day for the people of Bermeo. More than a century later, the memory of the powerful squall that...
Iran-US Conflict Deepens Crisis For Pakistan’s Tuna Sector
Pakistani tuna fishermen and boatbuilders are bearing the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, as disruptions have cut off access to key Iranian markets. Iran has traditionally been a...
Dongwon Group Reports Higher Turnover
Korean Dongwon Group reported higher revenue in the first half of this year, boosted by better performance in the seafood segment, including tuna. Its fisheries business performed well,...
Spain Allots Quota For Incidental Bluefin Catches
The Spanish Fisheries Ministry on Tuesday published, in its Official State Bulletin (BOE), conditions for the incidental catches of bluefin in 2026. It allowed a quota of 233.92 tons for...
Washington’s Albacore Landings Head Toward Record Low
The albacore fishing season for Washington-based fishers began last month on a weak note, with high fuel costs and a shrinking pool of fishermen, putting the industry under mounting pressure....
Philippines Top Court Rules VMS For Commercial Boats “Unconstitutional”
The Philippines Supreme Court has ruled that 24/7 monitoring and reporting of commercial fishing vessels is unconstitutional. This applies to Philippines-flagged vessels targeting migratory...
Pacific Tuna Fleet Must Brace For More Challenging Months Ahead
July sea surface temperatures (SSTs) across the globe were the hottest on record. NOAA and the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) warned of temperature rise of over 2 degrees Celsius...
Seafood Task Force’s Five-Year Program To Address Tuna Crew Grievances
The Seafood Task Force (STF) has announced a five-year tuna vessel program, a risk-based assurance and remediation initiative, designed to drive continuous improvement in the living and...