Last year, 1,126 high seas transsipment events took place in the Pacific (laregly in the WCPO and some in the EPO) with 85 percent pertaining to longliners followed by 10...
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Economic Woes In Egypt Pushes Down Canned Tuna Trade In Middle East
Canned tuna is a popular food item in the Middle East with a growing demand for both domestic and imported brands. In recent years, the region has seen an increase in health-conscious...
Decreased WCPO Transshipments In August, Supply To Bangkok Still Steady
Despite ongoing FAD ban, WCPO catches improved in August but there was a reduction in the amount of tuna transshipped from PNA ports. In August, 54,674 tons of frozen whole rounds...
Will US Congress Pass The USD 600 Million South Pacific Tuna Treaty?
The Pacific Islands have reason to rejoice as the US signed the USD 600 million funding-- spread over 10 years -- for the South Pacific Tuna Treaty (SPTT) on Monday. It is to “promote economic...
US Signs Historic USD 600 Million Tuna Treaty With FFA
On Monday, US President Joe Biden met the Pacific Island leaders at Washington to drive forward their partnership. He signed the 10-year, USD 600 million South Pacific Tuna Treaty (SPTT)...
French Buyers Switch To Foreign-Produced Canned Tuna
Of the four major EU canned tuna importing nations, only France extended the import of canned tuna in the first half of the year. The traders and retailers switched their sourcing and turned...
Despite Improved August WCPO Catches, Still YTD 26% Is Missing
In the second month of the WCPO FAD ban, more tuna was caught by purse seiners on free schools. Fishing activity continues to be concentrated mostly in the eastern part and skipjack catches...
PNA CEO Underlines How VDS Contributes To Tuna Sustainability And Export Value
The PNA Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) has proven to be a roaring economic success and is vital to tracking the sustainability of tuna stocks. In a recent presentation at the Pacific Tuna Forum,...
Ghana Wants To Tighten Its Grip On Tuna Vessels’ Crew
Ghana wants to ensure that its tuna fishing vessels operate safely and smoothly. The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) recently announced that all foreigners working on boats carrying the...
Readers Convinced That US Pouch Imports Will Continue To Grow
The US traders, retailers, and restaurant chains increased their purchase of tuna pouches in the first half of this year. The low intake of frozen pre-cooked loins assumes that American...
Marlin Attacks Tuna Boat
Five crew members were rescued Sunday after a marlin caused a leak in their tuna boat 30 miles (48 km) off the coast of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands. The predator was likely fishing...
StarKist Leads In US Chunk Light Segment
Canned skipjack tuna is one of the basic products that Americans put in their grocery baskets. Last year, Chunk Light products comprised 70 percent of the USD 2 billion retail canned tuna...
WCPFC High Seas Inspections Primarily Made On Longliners
The annual report on High Seas Boarding and Inspection (HSBI) revealed the checks conducted in 2022 and several compliance issues in tuna vessels which includes suspected under reporting of...
Shark Mistaken For Tuna In Attack And Other Social Media Trends
Social media users widely shared a video of an unconscious woman being carried out from the water after an attack in which a shark was mistaken for a tuna. The incident occurred at Laguna...
Spain’s Canned Tuna Imports Fall While Consumption Cools Down
Canned tuna buying has reduced by at least 10 to 12 percent in Spain this year with consumers opting for cheaper private label products instead of brands, experts say. Import data also...
Tuvalu Minister Criticizes “Unnecessary Conversations” About New Statehood
Tuvalu's Prime Minister Kausea Natano has condemned the ongoing conversations about its decision to exist as a country even as some of its islands are in danger of it submerging underwater due...
FiTI Urges China To Publicize Its Fisheries Sector Information
The Fisheries Transparent Initiative (FiTI) announced it has initiated the ‘Taking Stock’ assessment for China to ensure online transparency in its marine fisheries sector. Under this...
UK Court Gives Mozambique Green Signal To Sue Privinvest In Tuna Bond Scandal
The UK Supreme Court has given the go ahead to Mozambique's prosecutors to sue Abu-Dhabi based shipbuilder Privinvest for its alleged connection to the USD 2 billion dollar hidden debts...
StarKist Reigns In US Retail Canned Tuna Market Worth USD 2.2 Billion
The turnover of the US canned tuna market hit USD 2.22 billion last year and most of the product was sold in the retail sector, according to Peter Trutanich, Vice President of Tri Marine...
French Polynesia Albacore, Yellowfin Fishery Wants MSC Reassessment
The French Polynesia albacore, yellowfin, and swordfish longline fishery is undergoing a reassessment in the Pacific. Longliners belong to the client Coopérative Maritime des Producteurs de...