US President Trump’s decision to open areas of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument for commercial tuna fishing has drawn criticism and created confusion. The Western Pacific...
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Almadrabas Season Begins, Fisheries Inspectors Still On Strike
The traditional annual bluefin fishing event Almadrabas began in Spain earlier this week. The fishers caught 129 bluefin on the first day (on Monday) in Conil, where the Almadraba traps...
How Is Price-Oriented Canned Tuna Compatible With Sustainable And Responsible Sourcing?
Many EU buyers demand sustainable and responsible tuna products, but a high proportion of private label canned tuna are not certified and more price-orientated compared to brands. How is this...
ISSF Lauds Skipjack & Bigeye Quotas, Points Out Shortcomings Of IOTC Meeting
The IOTC made praiseworthy moves at its recently concluded 29th Session of its Commission meeting. NGOs and stakeholders from the tuna industry gave a thumbs up to the RFMO’s certain...
EM And WiFi Can Boost Crew Welfare On Longliners But Costs A Problem
Electronic monitoring (EM) and WiFi technologies can improve social responsibility and crew welfare in the longline tuna fishing industry, stated a latest study. However, there are cost...
World Delegates Gather In Manta To Push For PSMA
The Ecuadorian government is hosting the fifth meeting of the Parties to the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) in Manta from April 21 to 25. Some of the key issues that would be discussed...
IOTC Makes Historic Move By Introducing Skipjack Quotas
The 29th Session of the IOTC Annual Meeting concluded last week with the adoption of catch limits for skipjack, for the first time by any tuna RFMO. However, there was no quota increase for...
Samoa Takes Big Leap In Prioritizing Tuna Workers’ Social Welfare
Samoa is working on identifying and addressing social issues within the tuna supply chain. The Social Responsibility Assessments (SRA) tool was designed by the NGO Conservation International...
What Is The Link Between Transparency & Financial Health For Tuna Companies?
The European tuna industry’s profitability is based on a complex interplay of critical drivers. Fluctuating raw material costs—tuna, steel, and edible oils—alongside import quotas for...
Princes Vows To Cut Down Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Tuna Production
Princes Group recently asserted its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over half by 2032. All its food and drink products, including canned tuna manufactured by Princes...
How Are You Going To Celebrate World Tuna Day?
World Tuna Day is fast approaching. On May 2, international organizations, governments, NGOs, and companies will celebrate tuna, a vital fish for economies worldwide and supports the...
Plight Of Réunion Tuna Boats Discussed At IOTC Meeting
At the ongoing IOTC meeting, France highlighted the plight of Réunion’s tuna boats, a major source of income for artisanal fishers, which need to be revamped urgently. NGO Bloom has lashed out...
Sustainability Formed Crux Of Satlink Operations In 2024
Technology firm Satlink published its 2024 Sustainability Report earlier this week. It highlighted the company’s developments in ocean science, resource management, global research, and...
Zunibal Expands To Asia With Acquisition Of Taiwanese Firm
Spanish technological solutions company Zunibal recently announced it has acquired Taiwanese satellite communications firm Zong Hong Marine, leading to the formation of Zunibal Asia. Zunibal...
Cepesca’s Zero Waste Project Gaining Momentum
Spanish shipowners’ association Cepesca is scaling up the tonnages of fishing nets to be recycled under its ‘Redes de España’ project that was launched last August. It is working towards...
Shaken Up Tuna Trade – How To Secure Private Label Sourcing?
US buyers recently started contacting South American tuna processors to explore possibilities of a competitive alternative supply of canned tuna when imports from their major suppliers...
IOTC Annual Meeting Begins, Discussions Over Catch Limits & Transshipments
The IOTC annual meeting began on April 13 to discuss the various critical issues in the management of tuna species in the Indian Ocean. EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis officially kicked...
IMO Nations Agree On Landmark Deal To Cut CO2 For Large Ships
Most countries at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) reached a historic landmark deal to cut CO2 emissions from global shipping on April 11 in a meeting in London. The conference...
AZTI Report Delves Into How Technology Can Drive Sustainable Fisheries
Spanish research company AZTI recently released a report 'Technology for Sustainable Fisheries' that looked into innovations that can improve the sustainability of tuna and other fisheries,...
Digital Shift In WCPO Fisheries Surveillance
The Pacific Islands Fisheries Forum Agency (FFA) organized a five-day event last week to discuss ways to combat IUU fishing in the WCPO. A significant milestone in advancing digital tools and...