The Spanish trade union Confederation of Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) has called fisheries inspectors to strike indefinitely starting March 3. This could affect the Almadrabas campaign that takes...
Fishing
Manta Skipjack Price Remains Stable
The price of frozen whole round skipjack being traded in the Manta processing hub has leveled out due to a balanced supply and demand. Sources said that contracts are being concluded at USD...
SPC And Japanese Scientists Begin Exclusive Study On Tuna Larvae
Scientists from Japan and the Pacific Community (SPC) have partnered to conduct an in-depth research on tuna larvae. The aim is to understand where the fish begin their lives and to know how...
Indian Fishers Raise Concerns Over Andaman & Nicobar Islands “Tuna Cluster”
The need for expanding India’s growing tuna sector was among the topics discussed at the nation’s Union Budget allocation on February 1. Indian fishermen appreciated the government's decision...
Spanish-Japanese Project Realizes Tuna Storage At -60° In Canary Islands
The first cold storage for tuna in the Canary Islands will start operations in February at the Port of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. The project is a step forward in positioning the island...
2023 Was Less Successful For Omani-Flagged Tuna Vessels
Omani-flagged vessels catch yellowfin the most in the Indian Ocean followed by tuna-like species, and some skipjack. The fishing from 2019 to 2022 was on an upward trajectory but made a slight...
Major Global Highlights January 2025
Prices at the Bangkok and Seychelles processing hubs did not witness much of a change. The import of ATQ loins yet again became a topic of controversy. Four Dakartuna-owned pole-and-liners are...
UK Youngsters Increasingly Worried About State Of Oceans
Over half of UK seafood consumers recognize the MSC sustainable label but younger people are worried that their favorite tuna or seafood will not be available in the coming decades, according...
EU Tuna Sector Welcomes Commissioner Kadis’s Pledge Of Support
The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, recently expressed his commitment to support the EU’s tuna and seafood industry. Europêche, the industry’s representative, and...
US Professor Reveals Why Large MPAs Are Vital To Boost Tuna Populations
The debate on whether marine protected areas (MPAs) are relevant and how they can impact tuna and other seafood catches has been garnering attention. A recent study revealed the spillover...
Thai Canners’ Buying From Oceanian Fleets’ More Than Doubled
Thai processors massively increased their frozen whole rounds imports from the Oceanian fleet in the WCPO from January to September last year. Canneries purchased more whole rounds from all...
EU Tuna Sector Reiterates Importance Of Science-Based Decisions In RFMOs
European fishing industry representative Europêche highlighted how scientific evaluations in RFMOs are key to tuna fisheries management. Scientists and tuna sector professionals pointed out...
Seychelles Tuna Catches Remain Stable, Distant Water LL Fleet Shrinking
Seychelles-flagged vessels’ tuna catches have remained stable over the last three years. The number of seiners operating in this fishery has remained the same from 2019 to 2023, but the...
Grupo Consorcio’s Bonito Del Norte Most Popular Among Spaniards
Spanish tuna company Consorcio has reiterated its position in the national market by being the “most chosen” Bonito del Norte (albacore) product. Market research company Kantar Worldpanel...
European Parliament Approves EU-Cape Verde Fisheries Deal
The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries approved a fishing deal between the EU and Cape Verde. It is a critical deal for the EU tuna fleet fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. The meeting...
Europêche Tuna Group Director Will Address Challenges Of EU Fleets At ETC2025
Lower tuna catches in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans will be discussed at the European Tuna Conference on May 5 at the ICAB building in Barcelona. Atuna introduces Session III panelist...
Marshall Islands Establishes First Marine Protected Area
The Marshall Islands recently announced a 48,000 square kilometers marine protected area (MPA) around its northernmost atolls: Bikar and Bokak. The Pacific island nation, with a tuna-rich EEZ,...
IUU Fishing Fleets “Main Culprits” In Depleting Somalia’s Yellowfin Stocks
Rampant IUU fishing within Somalia’s waters is exhausting its tuna stock, mainly yellowfin. A new report from ENACT Africa highlighted how illegal practices are affecting the African nation’s...
Parlevliet Family Becomes Sole Owner Of P&P Group
Dutch company Parlevliet & Van der Plas(P&P) has undergone a huge transformation as the Van der Plas family sold its shares to the Parlevliet family, the latter is now the sole owner...
Dakartuna’s Controversial Pole-And-Liner Fleet Opts For MSC Assessment
Dakartuna Atlantic pole-and-line tuna fishery has entered an MSC assessment. The Announcement Comment Draft Report (ACDR) for the fishery was published by the CAB, Kiwa España S.L.U, on...