There has been a call made for an “immediate vaccination” of all tuna fishermen in the Pacific region amid the threat posed by the global pandemic to the people and economies of island nations...
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ISSF Calls On Members To Cut Their Yellowfin Tuna Sourcing Volume
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has announced a new conservation measure that calls upon its members to reduce their annual sourcing of Indian Ocean (IO) yellowfin....
Hawaiian Longline Fleet Allege Intimidation By Chinese Vessels
Hawaiian tuna longlining fishermen have reported seeing an increasing number of Chinese vessels near the islands and have accused them of intimidation tactics. Eric Kingma, Executive Director...
Chile Wants Geographical Indication For Its Tuna In The EU
The EU and Chile are currently negotiating the terms of a new Modernised Free Trade Agreement. The South American country wants the Geographical Indication (GI) of its tuna from Easter Island...
Have Greenpeace Campaigners Turned Into Diplomats On Tuna?
Greenpeace used to be known for being very active in the tuna industry but has largely disappeared from the scene in the past few years. Has the global environmental action group lost its...
Poor Weather Affecting Yellowfin Catches In Gulf Of Mexico
Bad weather coupled with ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions have slowed down yellowfin catches in the southeast of the US. However, despite low production, tuna prices are around the same...
French Tuna Recalled Due To Pesticide In Guar Gum
A French tuna processing company has recalled several of its products due to the presence of an elevated quantity of ethylene oxide in the guar gum used in the items. Tuna firm Chancerelle has...
Jealsa Hopes To Get Burnt Plant Up And Running In A Year
A big part of the main plant owned by the tuna processing firm Jealsa in Spain was destroyed by fire last week. The blaze consumed over 11,000 square meters of the facility, putting a big...
Tuna Shortage Forces StarKist Samoa To Shut Down For A Week
The situation at the StarKist plant in American Samoa does not seem to be getting better. The cannery has been suffering from a labor shortage for the past months to the point that officials...
India’s Tuna Exports Suffer Big Drop To Main Destinations
India has 1.36 billion inhabitants, an EEZ covering 2.02 million sq km, and a coastline of 7,516.6 km. It contains diverse fish stocks but tuna and tuna-like species catches take place...
WWF Calls 100% Observer Coverage For All Tuna Vessels To Protect Sharks & Rays
Environmental non-profit WWF has urged contracting parties of tuna RFMOs to take urgent action to prevent further depletion of endangered shark and ray stocks. Andy Cornish, Head of the NGO’s...
Thailand Kicks Off Safety Campaign To Boost Tuna Exports
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) recently kicked off a new campaign – Thailand Delivers with Safety – to boost confidence in tuna and other food products produced in the...
Chagos’ Natives Sue British Crown For GBP 1 Billion Over Loss Fishing Rights
The UK has been hit with a billion-pound lawsuit by the natives of the Chagos Islands who are demanding compensation for the loss of fishing rights in their own waters. This Indian Ocean (IO)...
Skipjack Catches Down In EPO While Yellowfin Stays Strong In Q1
Tropical tuna catches in the EPO experienced a substantial drop during the first quarter of this year compared to the record-high level registered during the same period in 2020. The skipjack...
More Global Consumers Recognize MSC’s Sustainable Logo
An increasing number of consumers have begun recognizing the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue logo on sustainable tuna and seafood products, especially in the past two years. A survey...
Bill Introduced Giving US Power To Fight IUU
This week the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives. If it passes, the bill will give US authorities more power to fight IUU...
Tuna On The Menu In Social Media Posts
The Atuna team recently spotted some great tuna trends on social media. World Tuna Day on May 2 was well represented with many posts spreading the news about it online. What is as big as a...
Incomplete FAD Data Continues To Plague IATTC Decision Making?
Currently, the IATTC’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) is holding its annual meeting which ends today. Leading up to the virtual gathering, the RFMO staff made its recommendations. One of...
Almadraba Tuna Routes Are Back After Forced Pause
This years' Almadraba fishing season for bluefin has started. It is accompanied by a series of gastronomic festivals organized by cities in the province of Cadiz, Spain, where this traditional...
MSC Expects More Sustainable Skipjack Retailed In North & Central EU
European consumers have been demanding more certified sustainable tuna over the years, and this need for MSC tuna products will reach the highest level ever this year, according to the Marine...