The bulk of the world’s fleets will end up running on electricity-generated fuels, according to experts at University College London (UCL). As an industry that relies heavily on vessels,...
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Mexican Coastal Tuna Catches Plummet, Seiners Blamed
The fishermen from the small town Zihuatenjo on the south-west coast of Mexico have reported a noted decrease in their tuna catches in the past six months. The exact reason behind...
Strong Acceleration In US Tuna Pouch Sales
Latest figures on the US tuna market show that canned tuna is giving way to pouch. After many years not delivering on high expectations, this segment has now finally shown the growth and turn...
Post-Brexit Guide To Help Confused UK Tuna Importers
Seafish, the Non-Departmental Public Body set up to support the £10 billion UK seafood industry has published a guidance with the intent of preparing UK seafood...
New Destinations For Old Tsukiji Market
Tokyo is planning to build an international event center at the site of the old Tsukiji tuna auction market.By utilizing the 23-hectare Tsukiji plot, Tokyo is aiming on increasing...
Two Philippine Tuna Fishermen Rescued At Sea
A Vietnamese fishing vessel rescued two Philippine fishermen who had been drifting at sea for days. They had set sail to catch tuna in waters between the Philippines and Vietnam.The small boat...
Short Video Spotlights Indonesia’s Pole & Line Traceability
In a span of six minutes, the new video entitled “An Indonesian tuna tale: Championing sustainability” has shown the community working behind traceability in the Indonesian pole and...
Failed Israeli Tuna Experiment: Lower Duties Lead To Higher Prices
The transition from domestic production to imports in Israel has led to a sharp rise in canned tuna prices. Two years after a duty reduction, some now argue that the experiment with...
Bumble Bee, FCF To Launch New Albacore FIPs
Two Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) focused on albacore longline tuna fisheries will be initiated by Bumble Bee, FCF and international organization Ocean Outcomes to help ensure...
New EU-Morocco Deal Allows Seiners To Fish In Disputed Waters
Ninety-two Spanish tuna vessels will benefit from the new EU-Morocco fishing agreement which includes waters adjacent the Western Sahara. The EU will pay Morocco for access to its fishing...
What Will Be The Lowest Range for SKJ1.8:BKK In 2019?
Last week, Atuna asked our readers their projected peak for the Bangkok skipjack prices in 2019. According the poll results, majority believes that this range is between USD...
Tuna Auction Viewing Area Now Open At Toyosu
Visitors to the new Toyosu tuna wholesale market in Tokyo can now view the tuna auctions from a designated area.The viewing zone, which was made available to attendees as of yesterday, is...
Jealsa Launches Separate Pet Food Company
Spanish tuna processor Jealsa has announced plans to expand its resources and funds into the company’s pet food brands, starting with a new company and a new facility in...
Brazilian Universities Campaign For Rapid Tuna Industrialization
Five Brazilian universities are working on an elaborate tuna project called “The Bonito Listrado Project” which aims to collect information on the behavior of tuna schools, identify areas...
Tuna Brand Inducted Into Luxury Product Association
High market tuna brand Conservas Zallo has been welcomed into the Spanish Luxury Association (SLA). Conservas Zallo was founded in 1926 and is dedicated to producing tuna using...
China’s CNFC Stock Slowly Inches Back Up
Chinese tuna fishing firm, CNFC Overseas Fisheries shows slow but healthy recovery in the beginning of the year with latest stock traded at CNY 5.56 (USD 0.82), revealing a 16...
Seismic Survey Will Pause Once It Detects Tuna Behavior
A seismic survey in search for gas deposits in the Great Australian Bight will be able to identify tuna migration and behavioral patterns, but only under certain...
Majority Projects 2019 Peak For SKJ1.8:BKK
Last week, Atuna reported on the quiet trading in Bangkok prices as the year began, flatlining at the rate of USD 1,300 M/T since December 2018. Some canners believe this level...
Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Crew Member
A crew member from a tuna longliner has been successfully medically evacuated 80 miles north of Kauai on the Hawaiian Archipelago.A 37 year old was evacuated off the 159 foot...
IOTC Talks Underway About EEZ’s Catch Limits
Maldives is hosting the Like-Minded Indian Ocean Coastal States (G16) meeting on allocation of fishing opportunities within their EEZ's for Indian Ocean Tuna Commission. The said...