Dispute over the Cook Islands purse seiner deal is showing no signs of slowing down, as a traditional leader in the nation reportedly told the EU to keep out of the country’s seas at a public...
Tuna Fishing News
Tuna Stocks Must Be Saved From “Economic Extinction”
Warnings are being made over tuna stocks said to be on the verge of economic extinction, with WWF insisting that the WCPFC must act to save Pacific bluefin and South Pacific albacore during...
Top Tuna Buyers Urge WCPFC Don’t Delay Action
Leading retailers and tuna suppliers, amounting to 25 different firms have stressed to the WCPFC that action on protecting important commercial tuna stocks cannot be delayed any longer. While...
Ecuador’s Fleet Gets A Revamp
Plans to renovate the artisanal Ecuadorian fleet, which catches mainly tuna, have been made in order to improve the productivity of the vessels and the safety of their fishermen. The...
TU Backs “Sustainable Fishing Games”
The Thai Union Group has shown its recent support in enhancing Thailand’s fisheries sector, through its sponsorship of the “Bangson Fishing Games”, an event held every year to create awareness...
EU Looks To Strengthen African Fishing Deal
There are plans to increase the contribution from EU ship-owners for continued access to the EEZ of Guinea-Bissau, in a report commissioned that also outlines the need for the West African...
The US’ Mixed Feelings On Atlantic Progress
Having clear goals set out for the recent ICCAT meeting in Portugal, the US has expressed mixed feelings on the result. While having high respect for measures taken particularly on albacore...
Mexico Yellowfin Catch Still Struggling
Mexico’s yellowfin landings are still falling considerably behind last year, and despite some modest catching up, the most recent stats continue to show a heavy YoY drop in the country’s...
Salmon Jeopardizes Tuna Growth In China
Consumption of sashimi grade tuna in China may have hit its peak, with no growth witnessed in recent years, and one of the main reasons given is strong market competition with fresh salmon....
Middle Ground Found On EU & US Catch Demands
A compromise was found in ICCAT decision making on Northern albacore, between the differing asks of both the EU and US delegations, which sees the status quo kept for at least two years,...
STANDPOINT: Stricter Sanctions Needed For Violating Fleets
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WCPFC Urged To Tackle Non-Compliance On High Seas
The WCPFC should put strong focus on controlling fishing on the high seas, when it meets in Fiji next month, stressed PNA CEO, Ludwig Kumoru. He believes that the Commission “needs to be...
Atuna Readers Certain On WCPFC FAD Ban
Last week we wanted to know your opinion on the WCPFC FAD ban, asking in our latest poll if you agreed or disagreed with the following standpoint: The annual four month WCPFC FAD ban should be...
Kiribati Sees Biggest Share Of PNA Effort
One of the most eastern zones of the PNA region, Kiribati waters have been witness to the largest chunk of fishing days used by seiners flagged to Pacific island nations. Under the Federated...
Late Upturn Saves Pacific Albacore Season
A late flourish in landings salvaged what would have been a desperate season for Pacific albacore on the US West Coast, despite the year’s total still being down on the average volume. Over...
P&L Boosts Indo Canneries In Tuna Ranking
A recent ranking of major tuna canneries in Indonesia resulted in low scores across the board due to issues regarding sustainability, identified by Greenpeace Southeast Asia. Despite this,...
No Cut In Bigeye Catch Despite Advice
Although advice came from several corners, this year’s ICCAT meeting ended with no cut to the current bigeye catch limit, which is expected to have a low probability in rebuilding stocks....
FAD Use Takes A Hit In Dutch Tuna Ranking
Greenpeace Netherlands has investigated seven canned tuna brands and private labels in the country to examine what species of tuna they source and how it is fished in order to rank their...
ICCAT’s Decision To Increase Quota Heavily Disputed
In the final days of this year’s ICCAT meeting, members agreed to increase the quota for eastern bluefin tuna; a move that one group in particular has branded harmful. On the other hand,...
MSC: FADs Could Comply With Standard
After OPAGAC’s claim of MSC not granting certification to fisheries using FADs, MSC has issued a statement saying that as long as fisheries comply with MSC’s standards of sustainability it can...