Frozen whole round skipjack supply to Manta canneries is still going strong despite the ongoing annual fishing moratorium in the IATTC convention area. Sources have mentioned that most deals...
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Maldives’ Decision To Open Longline Fisheries Draws Flak From Many Sides
Maldives is all set to open its longline fisheries after a five-year hiatus but with restrictions. The government's decision, announced this week, has raised the ire of Maldivian yellowfin...
Mazatlán Fire Chief Says Docked Tuna Vessels May Pose Threats
Fire on tuna vessels that are docked at port can be among the top dangerous mishaps, claims Mexican firefighters. Saúl Robles, Commander of the Mazatlán Fire Department (Bomberos Mazatlán),...
EU Calls Tuna Industry Stakeholders To Create ETP Support Group
The EU has called for stakeholders from the tuna and other seafood industries to establish a support group for the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP). This group will include coordinators...
National Geographic Axes Wicked Tuna Program
National Geographic has canceled the popular US TV show ‘Wicked Tuna.’ The move was made after the Disney-owned cable network decided to cut costs and massively downsize its operations...
Spanish Port Hosts Asian Vessels Back From Bluefin Fishing
Over 40 Chinese and Japanese tuna fishing vessels that catch Atlantic bluefin are docked at the Port of Las Palmas in Spain to discharge their catches as well as restock food and other...
Senegal Delisted From FiTI For Murky Fisheries Data
Senegal has been delisted from the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) for not adhering to its standards to enhance fisheries transparency. The African nation, with tuna-rich waters,...
Eight Vessels Intercepted In FFA WCPO Operation
The Forum Fisheries Agency-led Operation Island Chief 2024 (OPIC24), a 12-day initiative to monitor and survey fishing operations in the WCPO, concluded last week. Eight vessels, probably...
Search Continues For Fishermen’s Body Parts In Ecuadorian Vessel Destruction
Fifteen fishermen are believed to be dead after their vessel ‘Conchita IV’ was attacked by unidentified gunmen and incinerated near La Puntila in Ecuador last Sunday. The Ecuadorian navy,...
WCPO Tuna Catches See Slight Dip In 2023, Yellowfin Second-Highest Ever
The latest estimates of 2023 WCPO tuna catches have been released. Fishing vessels operating in the WCPO caught an estimated 2,630,858 tons in 2023, around three percent lower than the year...
Maldives Takes Steps To Open Longline Fishery After Five Years
The Maldivian government has announced its plans to reopen the nation's longline fishery but it will put in place a strict set of regulations including the introduction of a new license for...
Philippines Coast Guard Condemns Chinese Counterparts In South China Sea
The Philippines have lashed out at the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) for not carrying out monitoring activities on its Maritime Militia vessel in the disputed South China Sea. On Thursday, Jay...
FCF Longline Albacore Catches In Atlantic Ocean Gets Sustainable Tick
Taiwanese tuna trader FCF has received the MSC certification for longline albacore catches in the South and North Atlantic Ocean. The CAB, Control Union UK, published the Public Certification...
WCPFC Scientific Meeting Discusses Skipjack Management Strategy
The WCPFC Scientific Committee meeting began on August 14 and will run until next Wednesday in Manila, Philippines. The agenda appears to be full and experts will look into an overview of WCPO...
Popular YouTuber’s Take On Canned Tuna And Other Social Media Stories
Ethan Chlebowski is a US-based chef who regularly showcases his culinary expertise on YouTube and other social media platforms. He recently posted a video ‘Is Expensive Canned Tuna A Scam’...
Large-Scale Seiner Capacity Grew In 2024
Large-scale purse seiners (LSPS) have dropped slightly to 650 vessels operating across the globe as of June 2024. This was a slight decline from the 652 from the year before. However, the...
Micronesia To Focus On Foreign Investments To Grow Tuna Sector
Micronesia is eyeing on accessing new markets to increase its tuna fisheries revenue by strengthening relations with the EU and other Pacific Island nations such as Papua New Guinea and the...
FiTI Says Chinese Distant Water Fleet’s Transparency Needs Improvement
The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has found that Chinese authorities have been successful in consistently collecting and publishing online information on its fisheries sector....
AGAC Push For Bigeye MSE Ahead Of ICCAT Annual Meeting
Tuna organizations and NGOs have begun submitting their position statements ahead of the IATTC 102nd Annual Meeting to be held from September 2 to 6 in Panama. Work plans for bigeye and...
Thailand Will Convince Seiner Owners To Adopt Its Flag
Thailand officials are working on the much-anticipated ‘Fisheries Policy and Management Plan’ to secure the future of the country's fisheries. However, the million-dollar question would be...