Artisanal tuna fishers in Tumaco on Colombia’s Pacific coast face multiple challenges that threaten their livelihoods and sustainability efforts, including low market prices, inefficient...
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ISSF Issues Updated Sustainability Guide For Purse Seine Skippers
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) released a guidebook for purse seine skippers outlining practical steps to fish more responsibly and sustainably. The manual details...
Study Says Replacing Tuna With Livestock In Diets Could Worsen Biodiversity Loss
A new study argues that replacing tuna and other marine-sourced protein with land-based livestock, or plant-based alternatives, risks intensifying pressure on already strained terrestrial...
FIA PNG Tuna Fleets Will Transition To Individual Crew Safety Certifications
After years of using the FISH Standard for Crew certification for the group of fleets, PNG’s Fishing Industry Association (FIA) will transition to individual tuna fleet certification. Marcelo...
US Approves Training Grants For Young Tuna Fishermen
The US House of Representatives, on Wednesday, passed the ‘Captain Accursio Gus Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act,’ to support the next generation of commercial fishermen across...
Japan Shrinks Tuna Fleet To Comply With IOTC Measure
Japan’s Fisheries Agency recently announced that it will cut down the number of its longline tuna fleet to adhere to an IOTC measure to reduce fishing vessels’ capacity. Kenji Kagawa,...
Iranian Tuna Operations Impacted By War With US
Tuna operations in Iran are impacted by the US-Israel war with the Middle East nation. Bandar Abbas port is a major area for tuna landings and processing in the southern part of Iran....
AP2HI Says Greenpeace Forced Labor Claims Must Not Tarnish Entire Tuna Industry
The Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline Fisheries Association (AP2HI) raised concerns after the Greenpeace Southeast Asia report, which alleged labor abuse on 17 Indonesian-flagged...
AI & Algorithm: How It Is Affecting Your Tuna Supply Chain From Catch To Market
Digitalization and the use of AI are not only the future for the tuna industry, it is happening now. From evolving catch registration to increasing buyer demands, the intelligent use and...
Vietnam Readies Tuna Fishing Provinces For EU Inspection
An EU delegation is scheduled to visit Vietnam this month to evaluate the country’s efforts taken to curb IUU fishing across its tuna and seafood industries. Ahead of the trip, Vietnam’s...
EU Renews Pacific Marine Pact To Boost Tuna Sustainability
The European Union has renewed its partnership with Pacific Island nations to advance a shared goal of healthier oceans and more resilient tuna fisheries, deepening its engagement under the...
Effective Fleet Capacity Management Is Critical For Global Fisheries, Says FAO
In the past 30 years, the number of motorized fishing vessels has grown by 33 percent. The boats have become larger and more technologically advanced, increasing fleet capacity around the...
US Recreational Catch Exclusion Plan Puts It At Odds With ICCAT Members
The US recently informed the ICCAT that it plans to omit reporting of its recreational fishing catch for Atlantic bluefin from its 2026 quota allocation. The announcement, made ahead of the...
Ricardo Fuentes To Boost Operations With New Deal
Spanish bluefin fattening farmer Ricardo Fuentes recently signed an agreement to purchase land in the 'Fadricas II' industrial park in San Fernando, Spain, to build a processing and logistics...
Greenpeace Flags Forced Labor In Indonesian Tuna Sold To Australian Brands
Several Indonesian-flagged tuna vessels are alleged to have engaged in onboard forced labor, and they supply fish to domestic companies that export to Australian firms. A report released today...
Vietnam Canned Tuna Export Value Takes Backseat
Vietnam’s canned tuna export value fell in 2025, compared to the previous year. Trade with the US, historically its top market, rose, but business with the EU dropped. Vietnam pointed out that...
OPAGAC Brings Virtual Tuna Fishing Experience To Spanish Cities
Spanish purse seiner organization OPAGAC converted a bus into a tuna boat to host an experience combining education and entertainment for people of all ages. The virtual tuna fishing vessel...
Major Global Highlights February 2026
The prices of skipjack raw material in major tuna processing hubs declined, except in Bangkok. The US Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s reciprocal tariffs were unlawful, to which the President...
Nirsa Seiner Catches Fire At Its Wharf
Ecuadorian-flagged purse seiner, ‘Maria Eulogia’, caught fire on Friday while it was moored at Nirsa’s dock in Guayaquil. Videos and photos of the vessel, engulfed in black smoke, were doing...
Indian Ocean Skipjack Price Keeps Falling Due To Lukewarm Demand
Tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean is not improving for purse seiners. Skipjack is caught at better sizes, though volumes are still below average, and yellowfin catches have significantly...