A species of ancient marine reptiles looked like modern-day tunas, according to the latest research by archaeologists. They lived in oceans all over the planet throughout most of the Mesozoic...
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Tuna Longliners Off Panama Port Catch Fire
Three vessels – two tuna longliners and one carrier – that were anchored about three kilometers from the port of Vacamonte in the province of Panamá Oeste caught fire on Wednesday morning,...
Massive Fuel Bill Puts Extreme Financial Pressure On Seiner Owners
Many tuna vessel owners are in a bad place at the moment – the rising fuel prices bring into question if they will be able to weather the extreme financial challenges that they are facing and...
Pacifical First Tuna Company To Be GDST Ready
Pacifical, the only seafood company so far to take part in the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) beta-Capability Test, has successfully completed all the steps in the beta testing...
EU Citizens Profit From Possible Illegal Catches Via “Beneficial Ownership”
The latest EU IUU Coalition report has found that weak national fisheries rules and controls in non-EU nations continue to be exploited by EU citizens, with profits from possible illegal...
Teen Tuna Tok: Pacific Youngsters Get Answers From Experts
The Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and The Pacific Community (SPC) joined forces for a social media project, Teen Tuna Tok, which gives voice to youngsters living in the Pacific...
SKJ1.8:BKK Traded Level Stabilizes As Demand Cools
The rising value of whole round frozen skipjack has leveled in Bangkok. This is due to the cooling demand from Bangkok canners who have been impacted by the domino effect of the inflated costs...
Philippines Fisherfolk Received New Vessels From WWF Project
Small-scale fishers catching yellowfin in the Lagonoy Gulf received three new vessels under the WWF-Philippines “Build Back Better” project. They were given to the Gulf of Lagonoy Tuna Fishers...
Almadraba In Full Swing, Successful Bluefin Landings
The Spanish traditional bluefin catching season in the Mediterranean, the Almadraba, started in mid-April and has landed the first bluefins. Some fisheries could not begin with their traps due...
Basque Tuna Fleet Unhappy Over Diesel Discount To Other EU Vessels
Rising fuel costs are causing a massive headache to the Basque purse seiner fleet. Its boat owners are unhappy with authorities providing foreign-flagged vessels a discount for diesel, while...
No-Drain A Way To Reduce Oil Costs Of Canned Tuna?
Global canned tuna processors are facing high costs along their supply chain – from more expensive raw material to skyrocketing prices of edible oils, freight, and steel plates. Given that...
Japan Wants Access To Tuna Rich PNG Waters
A meeting between representatives of Japan and Papua New Guinea last week resulted in plans for both nations to participate in joint future tuna fishing development projects and construct a...
Strong Dollar Exchange A Heavy Burden For EU Tuna Importers
The strengthening of the US dollar is continuing and it is close to parity with the euro. The value of the dollar has risen 16 percent compared to last May. Together with higher prices for raw...
High Traffic Pacific Skipjack And Yellowfin Migration Routes Identified
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have pinpointed high-traffic routes of tuna and other pelagic species in the Pacific Ocean. They found many migration routes of...
Thiraphong Becomes New Chair Of Thai Union Group
Thai Union Group has announced that its CEO, Thiraphong Chansiri, will be the Chairman of the Board effective immediately. The company notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on May 9...
Pinsa’s Tuna Seiner Sinks After Alleged Malfunction
A purse seiner in Mazatlan sank last Friday after an alleged malfunction on the boat while it was fishing. After a call for help came from the crew of ‘Azteca 7’, 'El Duque' a seiner also...
Thai Union’s Q1 2022 Net Profit Drops 3.2%
Thai Union experienced significant canned tuna and seafood sales in the first quarter of this year, which pushed its net profit to THB 1.7 billion (USD 49.2 million). However, this was 3.2...
450 Million Views For The Super Tuna Song
The Super Tuna song video by Korean singer Jin has become a huge hit on social media. It is loved worldwide and has hit number one on several music charts. Jin’s legendary funny choreography...
Will The Indian Ocean Soon Have A 3-Month FAD Closure?
Last year, there was a furious debate over the reduction in drifting FADs (dFADs) and several coastal states squared off with distant water fishing fleets over the issue. However, even talks...
Drone Fishing Could Harm Ecosystem
Drones equipped to throw out a line with bait can reach fishing grounds about 850 to 900 meters away from the shore or fishing boats. That is why the UN FAO considers them dangerous as the...