EU regulation regarding the -18 degrees Celsius for brine freezing of tuna by purse seiners destined for direct human consumption has just come into effect. This requires a different way of...
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
European Retailers Must Step Up On Emissions Reduction
There are major gaps in European supermarkets’ climate and protein transition performance, says Dutch think tank, Questionmark. This week, it released a benchmark of 27 retailers across eight...
UK Shoppers’ Preference For MSC Ambient Tuna Continues To Grow
The demand for sustainable ambient seafood in the UK grew in 2024/25, fueled primarily by tuna. The preserved category, comprising canned and jarred tuna, played a major role in consumer...
Spain Demands Increased EU Funds For Stronger Tuna SFPAs
Spain recently pointed out the requirement for increased funding from the EU to strengthen sustainable fisheries partnership agreements (SFPAs) for tuna and other seafood fishing with coastal...
MSC Skipjack Fuels Sustainable Seafood Growth In UK And Ireland
Over the past year, the volume and value of sustainable tuna and other seafood have grown exponentially in the UK and Ireland. Much of this growth was driven by MSC-certified skipjack products...
Stronger Tuna Fisheries Management A Priority, Says ISSF President
Science-based fishing management has lately helped see remarkable results in tuna fisheries. However, there is more work to be done in 2026 for tuna RFMOs and the fishing industry, in leading...
Dongwon Gets WCPO Longline Catches Certified
Korean tuna fishing company Dongwon Industries recently got its longline-caught yellowfin, bigeye, and North Pacific and South Pacific albacore catches in the WCPO MSC certified. Last March,...
Ghana Tuna Association Rejoices As Pole-And-Line & Seiner Catches Get Blue Tick
Ghana Tuna Association's pole-and-line and purse seine catches for skipjack and yellowfin in the Atlantic Ocean received the blue logo last week. Both fisheries of the Association, went for an...
IO Tuna Fishing Nations To Form Coastal Alliance
Tuna fishing nations in the Indian Ocean are moving to strengthen cooperation to protect the fish stocks, as they prepare to form a new regional bloc under the proposed Indian Ocean Coastal...
ETC2026 – What To Expect?
Developments in the tuna industry are happening at breakneck speed. A common denominator that will be addressed at the European Tuna Conference is the digitalization in the supply chain for...
Global Tuna Monitoring To Tighten As UN High Seas Treaty Takes Effect
The UN High Seas Treaty, an international agreement to protect tuna and other marine life, came into force on Saturday. The deal, officially called the BBNJ Agreement, was ratified last year...
AGAC AO Western Skipjack Catch Is MSC Certified
The AGAC four oceans Integral Purse Seine Tropical Tuna Fishery received the MSC certification for its western skipjack catches in the Atlantic Ocean after it requested a scope extension in...
Total Ban On Transshipments At Sea Will Improve RFMOs’ High Seas Management
Banning transshipments at sea will help the long-term conservation of tuna and other fish stocks and ensure sustainable high seas fisheries. Researchers reached this conclusion after an...
Hawaiian Fisher Fined Thousands Of Dollars For Illegally Catching Tuna
A Hawaii-based boat owner was fined for illegally catching tuna. His license was also temporarily suspended, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Konane Zager,...
EU Tuna Fishing Sector Raise Demands For Smooth Energy Transition Of Fleet
The European fishing industry is pressing European authorities to accelerate the energy transition for tuna and other fleets, warning that regulatory hurdles and funding constraints are...
EC Wants Feedback To Shape European Ocean Pact
The European Commission has launched a “call for evidence” to shape the Ocean Act, to be implemented by next year. On January 12, the Commission invited citizens, experts, and stakeholders to...
Early Bird Registration European Tuna Conference 2026 Now Open
The Early Bird registration for the 9th European Tuna Conference has officially opened today. Atuna is holding the ETC2026 on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Barcelona, just one day before the...
Vegan Tuna Gains Ground In Japan As Flexitarians’ Choice
Demand for vegan tuna is accelerating in Japan as urban flexitarians turn to plant-based options for ethical and lifestyle reasons. Industry forecasts for the next decade point to a steady...
EU’s Digital CATCH System Kicks In This Week To Clampdown On Illegal Tuna Imports
On January 10, several significant EU fisheries regulations are coming into force and this comprises the mandatory CATCH system for tuna and seafood imports and stricter control rules for...
US New Law Tackles Marine Debris
US President Donald Trump signed the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act on December 26 to improve ocean health by tackling marine litter, including ghost gear and derelict vessels. The Save Our...