While the PNA Office is pleased with the outcome of the US Tuna Treaty in some respects, there are downsides to the deal, as it stresses that the United States government’s financial...
Tuna Fishing News
Bumper Catches For Top Asian Tuna Player
June has been a bumper month for Japanese tuna fishermen, who have recorded bluefin catches at levels which have not been seen for nearly a decade, leading to prices for the premium meat being...
Sale Complete: P&P Buys French Seiner Fleet
The final sale is now complete on a deal that caught the industry’s attention in May this year, with the announcement that a Dutch firm was engaged in exclusive negotiations for the purchase...
New Tuna Treaty Savior Of US Canning Industry?
The recent conclusion to a new US Tuna Treaty agreement which is set to last six years has underscored the important role that American Samoa plays in the global tuna industry, according to...
IUU Fishing Costs West Africa Billions
A new report, which states that West Africa is the epicenter of IUU fishing, thanks not only to its vast coastline, but also its tuna-rich waters, estimates that if illegal fishing practices...
Guillermo Compeán Re-Elected To Lead IATTC
As the IATTC annual meeting heads into its final day, Guillermo Compeán has been re-elected as the Executive Director of the Commission, adding another four year term to his leadership. Until...
Thailand’s TIP Upgrade Comes Too Soon, Say NGOs
The US State Department’s decision to upgrade Thailand’s rank as a result of the 2016 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report has been greeted with dismay by Greenpeace International, which...
Drastic Cuts In Thailand’s Albacore Supply
Deliveries of whole round albacore to Thai tuna canners last year were cut by a third compared to 2014, as the industry was faced with alarming figures on the state of the species’ stock. Just...
US TIP Report: Slavery In Thai Fishing Still A Concern
In keeping with predictions made by officials earlier this week, Thailand has been upgraded on the US’ list of the worst human trafficking offenders and is no longer on the bottom rank....
Unique Quota Solution Releases Tuna Back Into Wild
In an unprecedented move, Mexico has voluntarily released almost 200 tons of live bluefin tuna back into the Pacific Ocean this week after the nation exceeded its self-imposed bluefin catch...
Are ISSF Members Sticking To Their Promises?
ISSF has taken the move to up the transparency of its members, and in response to calls for deeper information on their compliance with sustainability measures, is publishing individual...
New IPNLF Collaboration: More Pole & Line In US Market?
A new collaboration between the IPNLF and a group of around 15 of the biggest North American retailers could bring more pole and line tuna to the US market, as the foundation works to engage...
Pacifical Leads Australia To World Leader In Sustainability
According to a report by ABC News Australia, thanks to a partnership inked with the PNA nations and Pacifical, their co-brand for sustainably caught tuna, the Australian market is now the...
China’s Growing Whole Round Tuna Demands
China’s appetite for tuna products is growing without a doubt, and the nation has been recognized as one of very few expanding tuna markets globally. Mirroring this trend, frozen whole round...
Aggressive Korean Expansion Reflected In Bangkok Supply
The Korean fleet nearly tripled its whole round yellowfin deliveries to Thai packers last year, the main source of the rising supply of this species making its way to Bangkok-based canneries....
EU Bluefin Season Closes With Record Speeds
This year’s season for bluefin fishing by the European fleet has come to a close, and due to the speed of vessels reaching their total quota, many believe there will be further increases in...
IUU Tuna Vessels Detected During Annual Surveillance
Six tuna vessels thought to be illegally fishing in the waters of Pacific nations have been detained following a scheduled surveillance operation which lasted ten days and involved around 500...
Spanish Albacore Season Off To Tough Start
There is large uncertainty over what the coming months will hold for Spanish fishermen in Galicia, as the peak season for bonito del norte (Atlantic albacore) fishing gets off to a tough...
Pacific Nations Get More $ Per Day Under New US Treaty
Pacific island nations could be set to get one of the highest rates of return per fishing day from the US and its tuna fleet than ever before, under the conditions of a newly agreed South...
Calls For New Phil President To Address IUU Seriously
There are strong calls for the Philippines’ incoming President to more seriously address IUU fishing in the country’s waters, and to protect important marine stocks, like commercial tuna...