Ghana should be a front runner in encouraging regional efforts in the fight against IUU fishing, as well as getting stricter on vessels flying its domestic flag, states an EU ambassador who is...
Tuna Fishing News
Spanish Fleet: “Indian Ocean Pirates Are Back In Action”
Spanish tuna fleet representatives are calling for an extension of the EU’s anti-piracy mission, Atalanta, off the coast of Somalia, as they are concerned about the increase in boarding...
Mexico & Japan Overshoot Bluefin Quota
As it has been revealed that Mexico and Japan have overrun their fishing quotas for Pacific bluefin this year, the nations are now being pressured to put measures in place to avoid a...
Industry Talks Shifting Powers In The Tuna Business Landscape
Over 100 tuna industry players from the Americas and beyond will gather in Panama City, Panama in February for the 2nd edition of the Americas Tuna Conference (AMAtuna), to discuss the...
US Fleet Ocean Switching: As Easy This Year?
The legitimate practice of switching from one ocean to another, and subsequently skipping conservation measures, could prove more difficult for the US purse seine fleet this year. FAD bans and...
Tuna Policy Top Priority In PNG Govt. Formation
As a new government is being formed in Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, who at this stage is likely to remain in this position for another term, says that he will put...
IATTC To Finally Progress On Bluefin Ban?
Mexican groups are voicing concerns to the Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), as its annual meeting continues in Mexico City. Their major ask is that crucial decisions are made...
Fleet Concerned: FAD Quota Nearly Exhausted In EPO
It is believed that around 80 percent of the catch quotas assigned for FAD sets in the Eastern Pacific has already been used, causing concerns among vessel owners over the fishing...
Mexican Fleet Recommended For MSC Certification Again
The Mexican tuna purse seine fleet, fishing in the EPO, has been recommended again for MSC certification; a decision that could throw out doubts over a specific aspect of its operations, and...
UN Progress To Strengthen Laws In “Neglected” High Seas
Some progress has been made towards the creation of a possible high seas treaty, which will aim to strengthen laws to protect vital resources, such as tuna species, in these waters. At a...
EU Fleet Wants Stronger Presence In Indian Ocean
The EU tuna purse seine fleet wants to expand its opportunities and presence in terms of Indian Ocean access, and has called on the European Commission to adopt more fisheries agreements in...
Petition Filed Against US On Alleged Longliner Labor Violations
A human rights petition has been filed on behalf of foreign fishermen in the Hawaiian longline fleet, which catches mainly bigeye tuna, to consider the United States’ responsibility over...
IATTC Pressed On FAD Control & Observer Safety
FAD management, observer safety, fleet capacity and HCRs are all points of priority for WWF as the IATTC continues its annual meeting in Mexico City. The tuna fishery is one of the most...
The Big “Tuna-Fishing-Race” Is On In The EPO
As predicted earlier by certain groups, more purse seiners appear to be registering for the second IATTC fishery closure period in the Eastern Pacific, which has most likely been driven by...
Carrier Vessels A Thing Of The Past
A Spanish owned reefer carrier vessel currently for sale could be the first of a few to hit the market for several reasons. Indian Ocean quotas mean lower catch, seiners are sending their raw...
“We’re On The Path To US Tuna Industry Demise”
A lack of tuna supply to American Samoa is caused by more and more US fishing grounds being lost to marine monuments, the territory’s governor is arguing. Not enough raw material is one of the...
Agreed: Observers Should Not Provide Data To Industry
PNA ministers have maintained that onboard observers should not report straight to the industry as this could both jeopardize their independence as well as put them in a vulnerable position....
Sea Shepherd Makes First Arrests In Atlantic IUU Hunt
Anti-pouching group Sea Shepherd has made its first arrests as part of its newest operation in African waters. The controversial organization is targeting vessels involved in IUU fishing, in a...
Spanish Govt. Responsible Tuna Certification For Indian Ocean Operator
Spanish tuna fishing firm, Pevasa, has announced that it is the first in the country to receive the Spanish government launched certification for best tuna practices, called Atun de Pesca...
Real Time App To Enhance Observer Accuracy & Safety
Enhancing the accuracy of tuna vessel catch data is one of the major goals behind the expansion of trials of new electronic reporting systems throughout the Pacific tuna fishery. New apps,...