The US House of Representatives, on Wednesday, passed the ‘Captain Accursio Gus Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act,’ to support the next generation of commercial fishermen across...
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EU Alerts Show Two Tuna-Related Incidents
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported two tuna-related incidents in February, notified by Greece and Italy. On February 12, Greece informed EU authorities of “high...
Japan Shrinks Tuna Fleet To Comply With IOTC Measure
Japan’s Fisheries Agency recently announced that it will cut down the number of its longline tuna fleet to adhere to an IOTC measure to reduce fishing vessels’ capacity. Kenji Kagawa,...
Iranian Tuna Operations Impacted By War With US
Tuna operations in Iran are impacted by the US-Israel war with the Middle East nation. Bandar Abbas port is a major area for tuna landings and processing in the southern part of Iran....
Ecuador Intensifies War On Drugs Through Joint Operation With US
The US began joint military operations with Ecuador on March 3 against designated terrorist organizations in the South American nation, the Pentagon announced. Early reports are saying...
AP2HI Says Greenpeace Forced Labor Claims Must Not Tarnish Entire Tuna Industry
The Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline Fisheries Association (AP2HI) raised concerns after the Greenpeace Southeast Asia report, which alleged labor abuse on 17 Indonesian-flagged...
AI & Algorithm: How It Is Affecting Your Tuna Supply Chain From Catch To Market
Digitalization and the use of AI are not only the future for the tuna industry, it is happening now. From evolving catch registration to increasing buyer demands, the intelligent use and...
Vietnam Readies Tuna Fishing Provinces For EU Inspection
An EU delegation is scheduled to visit Vietnam this month to evaluate the country’s efforts taken to curb IUU fishing across its tuna and seafood industries. Ahead of the trip, Vietnam’s...
EU Renews Pacific Marine Pact To Boost Tuna Sustainability
The European Union has renewed its partnership with Pacific Island nations to advance a shared goal of healthier oceans and more resilient tuna fisheries, deepening its engagement under the...
Effective Fleet Capacity Management Is Critical For Global Fisheries, Says FAO
In the past 30 years, the number of motorized fishing vessels has grown by 33 percent. The boats have become larger and more technologically advanced, increasing fleet capacity around the...
EU-India FTA Considers Sensitive Tuna Sector
It is unclear if tuna will be included in the EU-India free trade agreement (FTA), but the European Commission said that it has taken into account the sensitive sectors such as tuna....
US Recreational Catch Exclusion Plan Puts It At Odds With ICCAT Members
The US recently informed the ICCAT that it plans to omit reporting of its recreational fishing catch for Atlantic bluefin from its 2026 quota allocation. The announcement, made ahead of the...
Ricardo Fuentes To Boost Operations With New Deal
Spanish bluefin fattening farmer Ricardo Fuentes recently signed an agreement to purchase land in the 'Fadricas II' industrial park in San Fernando, Spain, to build a processing and logistics...
Greenpeace Flags Forced Labor In Indonesian Tuna Sold To Australian Brands
Several Indonesian-flagged tuna vessels are alleged to have engaged in onboard forced labor, and they supply fish to domestic companies that export to Australian firms. A report released today...
Gaictech And Tunamax Realize Advanced Tuna Plant In Morocco
Following a two-year development period, Tunamax's advanced tuna processing facility, located in Berrechid within the Casablanca region, commenced its first production of canned tuna in...
US Canned Tuna Demand Went Through The Roof
US brands, retailers, and importers raised their purchases of canned tuna by one-sixth in 2025, the highest in five years. Thailand still accounted for the largest share of supplies, but...
Vietnam Canned Tuna Export Value Takes Backseat
Vietnam’s canned tuna export value fell in 2025, compared to the previous year. Trade with the US, historically its top market, rose, but business with the EU dropped. Vietnam pointed out that...
OPAGAC Brings Virtual Tuna Fishing Experience To Spanish Cities
Spanish purse seiner organization OPAGAC converted a bus into a tuna boat to host an experience combining education and entertainment for people of all ages. The virtual tuna fishing vessel...
Major Global Highlights February 2026
The prices of skipjack raw material in major tuna processing hubs declined, except in Bangkok. The US Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s reciprocal tariffs were unlawful, to which the President...
Nirsa Seiner Catches Fire At Its Wharf
Ecuadorian-flagged purse seiner, ‘Maria Eulogia’, caught fire on Friday while it was moored at Nirsa’s dock in Guayaquil. Videos and photos of the vessel, engulfed in black smoke, were doing...