The 2nd of May is World Tuna Day. Atuna spoke to Steven Adolf, tuna expert and author of Tuna Wars, on his take regarding the future of sustainable tuna. Tuna is a billion-dollar industry – it...
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5 Cool Facts About Tuna
Happy World Tuna Day! Atuna celebrates the World Tuna Day by giving you some interesting facts about tuna, some of which you probably may not know. From the history of canned tuna to new...
Pew: RFMOs Need To Do More Work For Sustainable Fishing
Every May 2, different communities around the world celebrate World Tuna Day to highlight the importance of tuna in the marine ecosystem and the global economy. However, despite its...
Indonesia To Sink Illegal Fishing Vessels
Indonesia will be sinking 51 foreign vessels that have committed illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in its territorial waters. Destroying illegal fishing...
Tuna Ice Cream Spiked With Chocolate Available In Spain
Have you ever tried tuna ice cream? If not, here's your chance because the novelty ice cream is on the menu in coastal towns during the XII Tuna Gastronomic Week and XI Tuna Route...
“Potential Impacts Of Brexit” On Tuna
In mid-2016, 52 percent of the UK citizens voted in favor of Brexit. Businesses will be facing enormous challenges in the future and the tuna industry is no exception. Tuna...
South Korea Secures 2019 Tuna Fishing Quotas
The Republic of Korea has secured a total of 37,769 M/T for its 2019 tuna fishing quota from the Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs). Korea has five tuna...
245 Tons Of ‘Beyond-Quota’ Bluefin Released In Mexico
In 2018, Mexican fishermen went beyond their quota for bluefin and reported a total excess of 483 tons. Last weekend, 245 tons of the said tuna were released according to the National...
Ecuador Takes Chinese Vessels Case to UN
Ecuador will be presenting a case to international bodies regarding alleged illegal fishing carried out by Chinese vessels in its waters. The international organizations include the...
Consumers Rank Asdomar And Rio Mare in Top 40 Sustainable Brands
Tuna brands Asdomar and Rio Mare have made it into the Top 40 Sustainable Brands for consumers in Italy. The tuna labels were recognized by Italian consumers for their commitment to...
Tuna Lacking ID Seized In Malta Warehouse
The crackdown on Malta’s tuna black market continues as authorities seized 1,200 kg of fish, including bluefin, from the Zabbar industrial warehouse. The value of the...
MSC And ASC Awarded For Sustainable Seafood Week In France
The Grand Prix Award for Social Responsibility was awarded to the ‘La Semaine de la Pêche Responsible’ (Sustainable Seafood Week) in France. The event, inaugurated in February...
Take PEW’s World Tuna Day Quiz
In celebration of World Tuna Day on May 2, the Pew Charitable Trusts (PEW) created a short quiz to challenge your knowledge about the various tuna species. This is a creative way to...
Seychelles Evaluating AfCFTA Impact On Tuna Exports
Tuna exporter, Seychelles, will continue negotiations before signing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The deal would enable Seychelles to trade with other markets in...
Major Tuna Highlights In April
April has been nothing but eventful for the tuna industry, starting with the shocking news of Korean tuna canner Dongwon Group’s founder stepping down after 50 years of service. Kim...
Celebrate UN World Tuna Day On May 2 With Your Team
In two days, it’s the United Nations official World Tuna Day! On May 2, for the ninth time, World Tuna Day will be celebrated. What are you doing on World Tuna...
Will PBN Become The New Tuna Powerhouse Of Indonesia?
Indonesian processor PT. Pahala Bahari Nusantara (PBN) announced in its press release the expansion of their product range with food service tuna pouches. Since...
The First “Piel De Atún” Festival In Cádiz
The movement “Piel de Atún” (tuna skin) is organizing its first tuna festival, to be held from May 2 to May 5 in Cádiz, Spain. Opening on World Tuna Day and hoping to raise...
A Call To Action: China Must Lead In Fighting IUU
China is once again at the center of attention as it recently ranked the worst in terms of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. With a record score of 4.7, China was...
MSC Partnership For Aichi Target Will Aid Tuna Industry
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) recently announced that it is an official indicator for the second Aichi Target as part of the global Biodiversity Indicators...