Vessels fishing for tuna in the Seychelles EEZ did not reach their yellowfin quota in 2023, according to a spokesperson from the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA). This was determined after...
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Pacific Islands WCPO Seiner Fleet Continues To Expand
The purse seine fishery accounted for 70 percent of tuna caught in the WCPO last year. Out of the five main seiner fleets – Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), and the US –...
WCPO July Seiner Catches Down With Lower Skipjack Yield
Purse seine catches in the WCPO declined in July due to the FAD moratorium but netted volumes were still much higher than in the previous year in the same period, promising a continued high...
Americans Want Next President To Stand Firm On Seafood Traceability
Americans will vote for a Presidential candidate who can address issues such as better transparency in the supply chain of tuna and other seafood and combating illegal fishing. The results of...
EU And Fiji Renew Economic Partnership To Boost Tuna Trade
The EU and Fiji renewed its interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) which gives the Pacific Island nation preferential tariffs for its tuna and other seafood exports to the bloc. The EU...
FisheryProgress To Test Human Rights Policy With New FIPs
FisheryProgress recently announced a pilot project for new Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) which will deepen the impact of its Human Rights and Social Responsibility (HRSR) Policy through...
TUNACONS Partners With NGO To Develop New FIPs In Galápagos
The Eastern Pacific Ocean Tropical Tuna (TUNACONS) purse seine fishery is collaborating with NGO Fundación Jocotoco for the conservation and management of tuna and other fish stocks and the...
US Canned Tuna H1 Imports Hit USD 295 Mln
Canned tuna imports into the US remained steady from January to June, with just a low hike in volumes. American retailers, brands, and traders heavily reduced their purchases from Ecuadorian...
Manta Skipjack Price Stable With Balance In Supply & Demand
Frozen whole round skipjack supply to Manta canneries is still going strong despite the ongoing annual fishing moratorium in the IATTC convention area. Sources have mentioned that most deals...
StarKist Kick-Starts New “Flex” Campaign With Popular US Dancer
StarKist recently announced the launch of its new campaign ‘Flex with StarKist’ featuring popular US dancer and choreographer Derek Hough. “It aims to inspire consumers to share their personal...
Maldives’ Decision To Open Longline Fisheries Draws Flak From Many Sides
Maldives is all set to open its longline fisheries after a five-year hiatus but with restrictions. The government's decision, announced this week, has raised the ire of Maldivian yellowfin...
Mazatlán Fire Chief Says Docked Tuna Vessels May Pose Threats
Fire on tuna vessels that are docked at port can be among the top dangerous mishaps, claims Mexican firefighters. Saúl Robles, Commander of the Mazatlán Fire Department (Bomberos Mazatlán),...
EU Calls Tuna Industry Stakeholders To Create ETP Support Group
The EU has called for stakeholders from the tuna and other seafood industries to establish a support group for the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP). This group will include coordinators...
National Geographic Axes Wicked Tuna Program
National Geographic has canceled the popular US TV show ‘Wicked Tuna.’ The move was made after the Disney-owned cable network decided to cut costs and massively downsize its operations...
Is Atunlo Looking To Sell Its Cape Verde Plant?
Atunlo might be looking to sell its tuna plant in Cape Verde, according to latest news. The Spanish tuna loins producer is going through a bankruptcy process and has fallen foul of creditors....
SKJ1.8:BKK Sees Steep Fall With Supply Picking Up
The price of frozen whole round skipjack being traded in Bangkok has plunged driven by a higher raw material supply. Sources said that deals are being made at around the USD 1380 level, a 10...
Americans Paid Slightly More For Ambient Tuna In July
The price of shelf-stable canned tuna and seafood increased in July, whereas frozen seafood value dropped compared to June. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed this in its latest...
Spanish Port Hosts Asian Vessels Back From Bluefin Fishing
Over 40 Chinese and Japanese tuna fishing vessels that catch Atlantic bluefin are docked at the Port of Las Palmas in Spain to discharge their catches as well as restock food and other...
Senegal Delisted From FiTI For Murky Fisheries Data
Senegal has been delisted from the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) for not adhering to its standards to enhance fisheries transparency. The African nation, with tuna-rich waters,...
FTA Boosting Vietnam’s Tuna Exports To UK
Vietnam’s tuna exports to the UK continues to grow due to the preferential tariffs to this market, according to the Asian nation’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. The cumulative export...