Pedro Maza, President of the Andalusian Shipowners, has announced his surprise that EU members, particularly France, are resisting efforts to increase the EU’s bluefin tuna quota, ahead of the...
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Howgate Leaves IPNLF
Emily Howgate is taking a career break and departing her role as the International Coordinating Director at the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF). Howgate has spoken at several...
French Vessels Detained For Underreported Catch
Two French flagged fishing vessels have been detained in the port of Pasaia in the province of Guipuzkoa in northern Spain due to irregular catch reporting. Upon inspection, the ships,...
Norwegian Fishermen Haul Record Tuna Catch
The crew onboard fishing boat “MS Hillersøy” got a surprise earlier this month when they dragged onboard 190 bluefin tunas, an unusual catch in Norwegian waters. The Atlantic bluefin were...
PNG IUU Vessel Apprehended By Australian Navy
A vessel from Papua New Guinea has been apprehended in Australian waters after it was found to be fishing illegally. The 29 people on board were detained and will face questioning by the...
Rising EU FAD-Free Demand Spurs Shift In TOG Production
A rising demand for pole and line and FAD-free tuna in several European markets is impacting the tuna industry in the Ivory Coast, according to management from one of the nation’s major...
Crew Sue Hawaiian Boatowner Over Abuse Allegations
Two Indonesian fishermen who said they escaped slavery onboard a Honolulu-based tuna and swordfish longliner are suing the boat's captain, claiming that he tricked them into accepting...
Thailand’s EU Sent Tonnages Slip
It’s been well documented that Thai canners have been suffering from a lack of end market demand from some of their biggest regional customers, and the EU is no exception. In the first half of...
Recession Sparks Boost In Brazil’s Canned Tuna Sales
Brazil has seen an increase in canned tuna consumption during the economic crisis in the country, especially among lower socioeconomic families, as the Brazilian consumer is increasingly...
Permits Revoked From “Illegal” Bluefin Farms
The permits of four Maltese bluefin tuna farms have been revoked, with the legal representative of the Planning Authority stating, “for many years, they have continued to operate illegally and...
Fleet Revival A Win For Dongwon Stock
A recent bull run in Dongwon Industries’ shares means that at today’s open, stock price stands a significant seven percent higher than just four days ago. The South Korean-based company, owner...
Are Atlantic FAD Measures Enough?
While the effectiveness of FAD controls in the Atlantic Ocean (AO) was recently put into doubt, there are a number of measures, old and new, aimed at managing the devices in the region. So...
30% Pacific EEZ Closure Proposal: APPROVED
The controversial proposal to turn a major part of Pacific countries EEZ’s into marine protected areas, with potential to significantly impact the tuna industry, has received the green light...
IUU Destruction Pays Dividends In Indonesia
Indonesia’s aggressive policy toward IUU fishing will continue unabated, with Susi Pudjiastuti, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister, pointing to the boost in the nation’s catch when...
EPO Bigeye The Only Stock To Drop In New ISSF Report
The stock of bigeye tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean was the major one to catch attention this year, and is the only species to drop in ISSF's updated status of the stocks report. EPO bigeye...
Philippines Strengthens Bid For “Permanent” Free Trade
Nearing the end of its second year benefitting from the EU’s GSP+ program, the Philippines has shown a keen interest in securing longer-term duty free trade with the bloc. A recent meeting has...
Ecuador’s Skipjack Catch Back On Track?
While still not quite at the level of last year, Ecuador’s catch of skipjack tuna in the EPO appears to be somewhat back on track, with significant tonnages recorded in the last two months of...
Taiwanese Captain Fined Over Tuna Gear
The skipper of a Taiwanese longliner has been fined a total of ZAR 100,000 (USD 7,190) and is suspected of IUU fishing in South Africa’s EEZ. Chin Jen Wen, a 46 meter longliner flagged to...
Philippines Detains Crew For Poaching Yellowfin
Three Vietnamese vessels carrying 17 crew members have been apprehended by the Philippine Navy, accused of poaching yellowfin tuna in the West Philippine Sea. Atuna has previously reported...
Bangkok SKJ Price: A Market Unaffected By Slow Supply
Poor fishing and therefore slow whole round supply to Thailand is having little impact on the global benchmark market, as the skipjack price in Bangkok remains steady. Since the start of July...