Atlantic bluefin is on the agenda of the ICCAT 20th Special Meeting, which is concluding today in Vilamoura. Stock levels have been recovering, and there have been calls to ensure that, among...
Tuna Fishing News
EPO’s Winter Tuna Closure Begins
The two-month EPO fishing ban implemented by IATTC to protect tuna species in the Pacific Ocean has started for the second time this year. Lasting from November 18th to January 18th next year,...
EPO’s Winter Tuna Closure Begins
The two-month EPO fishing ban implemented by IATTC to protect tuna species in the Pacific Ocean has started for the second time this year. Lasting from November 18th to January 18th next year,...
High Demand For PNA Days Persists
PNA countries witnessed continuing strong demand for VDS fishing days through October, despite the fact that the fourth month of the annual FAD ban in the WCPO was still in play. In September,...
A Collapse In Global Seiner Construction?
A Spanish shipbroker has stated that Spain’s shipyards currently have no tuna purse seiners under construction, which he believes is likely down to rules surrounding the ISSF’s Proactive...
ICCAT Bigeye Measures: Flawed From The Start?
The current catch limit set for bigeye tuna in the Atlantic Ocean should be reduced even further, according to an independent performance review of ICCAT, indicating that some of the measures...
Extension Of The 2 Month Atlantic FAD Closure?
In order to better protect juvenile yellowfin and bigeye tuna in the Atlantic Ocean, a two month closure on FAD fishing takes place each year. At this year's ICCAT meeting, however, some are...
US Wants Tough Crack Down On Rule Breaking Fleets
It's one thing to take decisions around the table at ICCAT, but according to the US delegation, more needs to be done to really ensure compliance from fleets with the measures set. This...
Not Enough Evidence Of FAD Measures Being Followed By Fleets?
More data needs to be collected and presented on the compliance with FAD measures that were put in place by ICCAT last year, according to ISSF, which sees the Commission meeting this year as a...
A Mobile App To Spot IUU Vessels At Sea
Forum Fisheries Agencies (FFA) member countries are taking steps to battle IUU fishing in the Pacific by introducing new management tools such as a mobile app. The new techonolgies are...
How Can The EU Represent Conflicting Views On FADs?
With some of the most conflicting opinions on Atlantic conservation measures coming from within the EU itself, it begs the question as to how one entity and one mandate can truly reflect the...
EU: “We Don’t Want To Punish Thailand”
With Thailand's yellow card status on IUU now stretching the length of over 18 months, the likelihood that it will progress to a red card sanction is low, EU sources indicate to Atuna, as long...
ICCAT To Break From Tradition Of Slow Unanimous Decision Making?
There is chance for increased and faster resolutions within ICCAT meetings, as the results of a brand new performance review on the Commission are set to be tabled during this week's...
ICCAT: Will Lack Of Scientific Advice Hurt Some Seiner Fleets?
As the ICCAT 20th Special meeting heads into the afternoon session, there is concern from some French fleet representatives that a lack of scientific advice to the Commission could hinder the...
“Push For Stricter FAD Limits Is Competition Based”
The ICCAT 20th Special Meeting kick-started today, and sees the Commission celebrate 50 years in existence. As ever, FADs are high on the agenda, with measures proposed to see more control...
How Can PNG Increase Domestic Production?
Tuna canneries in the PNG are now being reviewed and audited as part of the government’s bid to increase domestic tuna production. Mao Zeming, PNG’s Fisheries Minister, told parliament last...
STANDPOINT: Expand The WCPFC Fad Ban
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What ICCAT Must Agree Next Week
Banning transshipment at sea and mitigating the impact of FADs are now top priorities for ICCAT members in the upcoming 20th Special Meeting next week. WWF has echoed calls that have already...
Will 2016 Set A Record For Skipjack?
After showing a slight incline earlier on, this year’s EPO skipjack catch has now significantly surpassed last year’s tonnages, and is well on route to reaching a new annual high. At just over...
PNA Talks How To Replace The FAD Ban
The PNA has been exploring possible options on how to replace the current four month annual FAD ban that is implemented by the WCPFC, which it claims is costing millions in foregone revenue,...