A new study examined how the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS), pivotal for the economies of several islands in the Pacific Ocean, has affected tuna catches in the EEZs of the 17 Pacific Island nations...
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Tuna’s Inevitable Role In Fueling Multi-Billion MSC-Certified Sales
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) released its annual report this week, stating that the past year (2024/2025) saw an eight percent increase YoY in the sales of tuna and other seafood with...
Major Global Highlights September 2025
Price for whole rounds in the Manta processing hub were climbing up due to the ongoing IATTC veda. Eight French cities banned canned tuna in their school canteens due to mercury claims made by...
Swiotuna Taking Steps To Protect IO Artisanal Fishers
Kenya-based South West Indian Ocean Tuna Forum (Swiotuna) was formed to ensure that the voice of small-scale tuna fishermen in African nations is heard. Atuna talked to Regional Coordinator...
Canadian NGO Campaign Intends To Protect Tuna And Fish Stocks
Canadian NGO Ocean Wise has begun a new campaign, ‘Invest in the Ocean,’ to protect tuna and other marine life. The organization recently called upon governments and businesses to come forward...
Japanese Pilot Project Turns Tuna Freezing Into A Profit
Frozen tuna kept at ultra-low temperature of -60°C could be used to cut back on energy usage. By briefly switching off refrigeration systems and relying on the fish’s own cold mass to maintain...
How Long Will It Take For WTO Fisheries Subsidies Deal To Be Implemented?
Last week, the much-awaited World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies entered into force, after 111 members submitted their “instruments of acceptance.” The move was...
Ambitious Ratified UN High Seas Treaty To Enter Into Force In January
A landmark UN treaty to safeguard tuna and other marine life on the high seas entered into force on September 19. The BBNJ Agreement, also called the High Seas Treaty, was ratified after...
Readers: Pacific Island Nations Likely To Take Risks With Deep-Sea Mining
Deep-sea mining continues to be a controversial topic of discussion for countries, with the US supporting it, and many others opposing. Pacific Island nations, such as Papua New Guinea and the...
India Aims “Global Ecolabel” For Its Tuna Fisheries
The Indian government recently stated that it is looking to obtain a “global ecolabel” for the pole-and-line tuna fisheries near Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago located a few hundred...
WPRFMC Cite Reasons For Urging NOAA To Tighten Tuna Import Control Rules
The US is all set to restrict the import of tuna and other seafood that does not have the NOAA comparability finding. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC)...
Maltese Bluefin Farmers Fined For Sea Slime Contamination
Four Maltese bluefin fattening companies have been fined EUR 14,000 for their irresponsible actions leading to slime (from the farms) covering the nation's beaches, from Mellieħa to...
Pacific Fisheries Council Approves Tuna Fishing In Pacific Monument
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) has agreed to allow commercial tuna and other fishing within the four marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean. The...
FAO Meeting Highlighted Topic On Reforming Ecolabelling Practices
Small-scale fishers (SSF) face numerous challenges when it comes to adhering to the current ecolabeling certifications, which eventually prevent them from competing in the global tuna and...
NOAA Fisheries Could Soon Experience Major Budget Cut
The US House of Representatives wants a deep slash in funding for NOAA Fisheries – at least 40 percent. On September 10, the US House Committee on Appropriations approved its fiscal 2026...
Panamanian Firm Wants MSC For Its Seiners’ EPO Catches
Panama-based tuna fishing company, Messinia Holding Group, is eyeing the blue sustainable logo for its skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye catches in the EPO. Apart from an Announcement Comment...
Much-Anticipated WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Enters Into Force
Three years after the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Fisheries Subsidies Agreement was adopted, it officially entered into force on September 15 after 111 members (two-thirds) submitted...
EPO Vessel Owners Pool Funds For FAD Removal Initiative
EPO purse seine owners have come together for a new initiative – The Tuna Alliance for the Recovery of FADs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO). They have lined up a set of plans for the...
IATTC Meeting Made No Progress On Key Conservation Issues
The IATTC meeting concluded on September 5 with the adoption of the much-wanted reduction of a fishing ban days and several other agreements. However, some important issues were postponed to...
Anfaco’s World Tuna Conference Kicks Off In Vigo
The 12th Anfaco World Tuna Conference commenced today. The theme for this year revolves around ‘Reaching The New Consumer.’ There are five sessions lined up on the first day of the conference....