The EU tuna fleet stakeholders and blue technology companies gathered last week to discuss how satellite data, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced maritime equipment are key to managing...
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EJF Report Indicates Abuse Of North Koreans On Chinese Longliners
North Koreans are being forced to work onboard Chinese tuna longliners fishing in the Southwest Indian Ocean and many of them are working under abusive conditions. This was revealed by the...
OPRT Is Teaching Japanese Gen Z About Choosing Good Tuna
Japan-based Organization for the Promotion of Responsible Tuna Fisheries (OPRT) wants to ensure that the younger generation has knowledge about choosing good sushi and sashimi. OPRT’s engaging...
FAO Funded Program Pushes Majuro Tuna Companies To Sustainability
The FISH4ACP project has begun work to improve the sustainability of water and energy used in the operations of tuna and other seafood fishing companies in Majuro, the capital of the Marshall...
Spanish Female Observer Alleges Mistreatment Aboard Albacora Seiner
A Spanish female vessel observer has accused officers on board purse seiner ‘Albacora Quince’ owned by Albacora of sexual harassment. The woman, whose details were not revealed, was on board...
Never Have Thai Packers Imported So Much WR Tuna
Thai processors increased their intake of frozen whole round tuna by a quarter in 2024. The much lower price and high supply were the main drivers. The cheaper finished products motivated...
Transshipments In PNA Ports Remained Flat In January
The volume of tuna transshipped in PNA ports stayed steady in January compared to the previous month. Most transshipments were carried out in Papua New Guinean (PNG) ports. Atuna reported last...
Can Pacific Islands Tackle Climate Change Impacts With USD 120 Mln?
The impacts of climate change threats lurk in the Pacific Islands. To combat them, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) recently announced USD 107 million in grants to the 14 Pacific Island nations...
Majestic Tuna Corporation Will Open Doors This Year
The reopening of the Majestic Tuna Corporation, situated in the Malahang suburb of Lae in Papua New Guinea (PNG), will take place before the end of this year. This was confirmed by PNG...
ETC2025 Will Address Why Advanced Technology Is Revolutionizing Tuna Fishing Transparency
Technological advancement has taken off with Artificial intelligence (AI), which is also a game changer in tuna fishing. Innovation comes in different forms including affordable satellite...
WCPO Daily Skipjack Catches Dropped In January
The overall daily skipjack catch rates of purse seiners fishing in the WCPO in January dropped by six percent compared to the previous month. However, overall skipjack volumes fell by only two...
Callipo Group’s Tuna Sales Boosted Record Revenue In 2024
Italian Callipo Group recorded triple-digit millions in sales in 2024, the first time since the company's formation. Strong performance from canned and jarred tuna sales boosted its revenue....
WCPO Catches Showed No Significant Improvement In January
Purse seine tuna catches in the WCPO declined slightly in January despite an increase in the fishing effort. Lower volumes of skipjack contributed to this drop. The operations were mainly...
American Samoan Leader Wants Revisions To South Pacific Tuna Treaty
American Samoan Congresswoman Aumua Amata introduced a bill to the US Congress on February 16 asking for amendments to the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act (SPTT) 1988. It will be considered by...
Ghana Tuna Association Says License Fees Harming P&L Sector
Tuna fishing license fees are once again a topic in Ghana. The Ghana Tuna Association has said that current fees are too expensive and hinder small-scale tuna fishers, especially in the...
Do Not Miss Out On Your ETC2025 Special Discount
As a valued Atuna member, we offer you a special discount of EUR 60 on the standard entrance fee of the European Tuna Conference that is taking place on May 5 in Barcelona, the day before the...
IO Skipjack Catch Not Picking Up, Concerns Over Industry Survival
The EU purse seine fleet still has difficulties netting tuna in the Indian Ocean. Vessels are facing poor skipjack fishing and the fish are small sized. Some large yellowfin were captured....
Mexican Seiner Crew Member Dies Aboard Vessel
A 43-year-old crew member of the Mexican-flagged purse seiner ‘Nair II’ died in an accident on board on the fateful night of February 16. The deceased, David Alberto, was working when he hit...
More Movement In Bangkok Skipjack Price
The value of skipjack raw material in the Bangkok processing hub has slightly increased given a lower supply. According to sources, deals are concluded at USD 1,575 and higher for a ton of...
PNG Fisheries Minister Lays Out Plans For Flourishing Tuna Industry
The rebate scheme for canners and Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) for fishers have helped add to Papua New Guinea’s coffers said Jelta Wong, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources. He hinted at...