Pacific island nations need to maximize their returns through onshore processing of their tuna resource, stresses PNG Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister, Patrick Basa. He encourages other...
Fishing
Japan’s Quota Increase Proposal Opposed
Following reports of a potential proposal from the Japanese government to increase Pacific bluefin quotas, some have voiced their disapproval of these plans. It has been argued that an...
Joint Operation Detects No IUU In Pacific Island Waters
A major surveillance operation conducted across the Pacific island region detected no illegal fishing activities in the area. The ten-day patrol, which ended earlier this month, covered over...
Pacific Islands: We’re Losing $152m From Licensed Vessels
According to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), USD 152.67 million is lost per year from IUU fishing in Pacific waters. This is said to be predominately caused by licensed...
Govt. Acts As Spanish Atlantic Albacore Quota Fills Up
With the catch level close to the Spanish quota for the year, the fishing of Bonito del Norte (Atlantic albacore) will be closed for the season later this week. Atuna already reported that the...
Sapmer’s YTD Share Price Performance Disappointing
After a stunning 2017 that saw its share price more than double, Sapmer has had a disappointing year so far when it comes to listed stock. Year-to-date, shares of the France-based fishing...
Quickest Exhaustion Of Atlantic Albacore Quota Yet?
Spanish fishermen are exhausting their Bonito del Norte (Atlantic albacore) quota at some of the fastest rates ever seen, with expectation that by as early as the end of August, no volume will...
Peru Eyes Consumption Growth Of 200%
The Peruvian Chamber of Tuna has said the country could become a tuna powerhouse as it emphasizes the potential of Peru’s tuna-rich EEZ, along with its processing facilities. The President of...
IN BRIEF: The End Of Classic British Sandwich As We Know It?
With the impact of leaving the EU without a deal still being assessed, one possible casualty of a no-deal Brexit could be the classic British sandwich, according to Politico. That is because...
EPO Skipjack Catch Picks Up, But Still Far Behind
Skipjack landings in the Eastern Pacific Ocean have gained some pace over the last couple of months but continue to lag significantly behind 2017 levels. While canners in the region have...
Social Media Criticized Panamanian Seiner Proven Innocent
A Panamanian flagged tuna purse seiner, which was thrashed on social media amid allegations of illegal fishing in Colombian waters, had been issued the necessary permits and international...
FAO Backs Philippines Govt. On IUU Fight
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has backed the Philippine government’s efforts against IUU fishing. In a statement released on Tuesday, the FAO said that it recognizes the Asian...
Costa Rican State Taken To Court Over Cheap Foreign Licenses
A politician from Costa Rica has taken the state to court as he accuses Costa Rica’s fisheries department of giving away cheap licenses to foreign fishing vessels and as a result, leaving the...
Should The EPO Purse Seine Capacity Be Cut?
According to WWF US, IATTC members should commit to reduce authorized fleet capacity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean by 10 percent each year. By following its guidelines, the NGO believes this...
Most Believe FADs Are Fishing Gear
FADs are fishing gear, according to nearly 60 percent of Atuna readers. This is in agreeance with some RFMOs, however, there are also a number of other parties in the industry that do not...
IN BRIEF: Tuna Truck Crashes
Heavy rain has caused a truck in Mexico to crash. The truck was carrying cans of tuna which have reportedly been damaged from the accident.
IN BRIEF: TU Invests In Feed Business
Thai Union (TU) disclosed to the Stock Exchange that it has invested in the shrimp and fish feed business through two separate transactions. TU acquired a 51 percent stake in TMAC Co., a...
Fleets Travelling Further But Catching Less
A new study has revealed that fishing fleets have more than doubled the distance travelled to fishing grounds but during this time, catch rates have dramatically declined. Over 90 percent of...
Vietnamese Govt. To Create Other Jobs For Fishermen
The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam has said an important task for the government is to create more jobs for fishermen outside of the fishing industry. He believes this would in turn lessen...
Peru Plans Fuel Cost Cut To Enhance Tuna Fleet
The Peruvian government is discussing the potential to introduce a tax reduction on fuel for the national tuna fleet. It hopes the measure will further enhance the operations of the local tuna...