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Study Finds Illegal Tuna Trade Thrives On Weak Oversight
Industrial-scale IUU fishing remains a pressing global issue, despite increased regulations and enforcement efforts. Meanwhile, illegal fishing markets mirror global power gaps, with poorer...
EPO Tuna Catches Slip in H1: Yellowfin Record-Breaking, Skipjack Falling
Tuna catch volumes in the Eastern Pacific Ocean continued the downward trend in the first half of 2026, which was observed already in the first quarter. Skipjack landings are normalizing as...
India & Somalia Question Fairness Of IOTC YF Management Measure
Somalia and India have formally objected to the establishment of interim catch limits and the allocation system for yellowfin. Both countries argued that the measures are unfair and could...
Thai Canned Tuna Sales Hold Firm Across Smaller Markets
Thailand’s canned tuna trade with smaller markets edged down from January to June this year. Disruptions resulting from the Middle East war, and low WCPO catches observed in the second...
Operation Island Chief Intercepts Record High Vessels Of Interest
The recently concluded Operation Island Chief (OPIC26) intercepted 16 vessels of interest, one of the highest tallies recorded in recent FFA-coordinated regional surveillance operations. The...
Panama Eyes Sustainable EPO Yellowfin Longline Fishery
The Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP), earlier this month, highlighted a pre-assessment of a longline tuna fishery against the MSC standard, setting out a roadmap toward a...
US Tuna Sales Rise In July As Consumers Seek Affordable Protein
US consumers are facing food inflation, particularly in the seafood segment. While overall food prices in July rose only 0.1 percent month-on-month, groceries were 3.4 percent higher than 12...
Stock Assessments & FADs Take Center Stage at WCPFC Scientific Meeting
This week, Pacific scientists and ocean experts are meeting in Samoa for the WCPFC Scientific Committee Meeting. They are reviewing key data for the conservation and management of the world’s...
Skipjack Price In Manta Rises Amid Industry Challenges
Tight skipjack availability and higher operating costs have placed pressure on Ecuadorian boat owners, pushing up raw material prices. The supply squeeze is particularly difficult for...
The Storm That Changed Bermeo Still Resonates 114 Years Later
Some dates remain etched in the collective memory of a community. August 12, 1912, is one such day for the people of Bermeo. More than a century later, the memory of the powerful squall that...
Maldivian Tuna Exports To UK Jump In Two Months After Tariff Cut
The cut in UK tariffs on Maldivian tuna products has boosted exports by 20 percent. The tariff reduction has had a “highly favorable” impact on the country’s fisheries sector, according to...
Iran-US Conflict Deepens Crisis For Pakistan’s Tuna Sector
Pakistani tuna fishermen and boatbuilders are bearing the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, as disruptions have cut off access to key Iranian markets. Iran has traditionally been a...
Dongwon Group Reports Higher Turnover
Korean Dongwon Group reported higher revenue in the first half of this year, boosted by better performance in the seafood segment, including tuna. Its fisheries business performed well,...
Thai Canned Tuna Exports Stay Firm Amid Uneven Middle East Trade
Canned tuna exports from Thailand to global markets slid marginally in the first half of the year, but trade to the main market, the US, declined. Shipments to several Middle Eastern countries...
Spain Allots Quota For Incidental Bluefin Catches
The Spanish Fisheries Ministry on Tuesday published, in its Official State Bulletin (BOE), conditions for the incidental catches of bluefin in 2026. It allowed a quota of 233.92 tons for...
Washington’s Albacore Landings Head Toward Record Low
The albacore fishing season for Washington-based fishers began last month on a weak note, with high fuel costs and a shrinking pool of fishermen, putting the industry under mounting pressure....
EU Advisory Group Calls For CATCH System Improvements
The EU’s CATCH system is delivering benefits, but underlying operational challenges are threatening its effectiveness. The Market Advisory Council (MAC) has urged the European Commission to...
Philippines Top Court Rules VMS For Commercial Boats “Unconstitutional”
The Philippines Supreme Court has ruled that 24/7 monitoring and reporting of commercial fishing vessels is unconstitutional. This applies to Philippines-flagged vessels targeting migratory...
Poll: Will US States Win Lawsuit Against New Tariffs?
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US States sued the Trump administration over the imposition of additional import tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The US government imposed the new...