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First fishery achieves MSC certification for skipjack tuna from four oceans. The Asociación de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores (AGAC) has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its skipjack tuna in […]
Ecuadorian skipjack tuna MSC certified. Ecuadorian skipkjack tuna recently received MSC certification, a species that represents around 70% of the tuna catches made by the Ecuadorian fleet. This certification granted […]
Pew commends Pacific fisheries managers for adopting landmark policy for skipjack tuna but calls non-binding plan ‘disheartening’. Despite adoption of significant new management structure, no requirement for participation will complicate […]
NGOs Urge Adoption of Science-Based Management Procedure for Skipjack Tuna This Year. Western and central Pacific Ocean skipjack tuna is one of the most valuable fish in the world. Worth […]
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Ocean Brands GP has announced that its Ocean’s® Skipjack Tuna is now 100 per cent Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified […]
IOTC advances several monitoring and bycatch priorities while tuna conservation challenges remain. by Dr. Hilario Murua and Kerrie Robertson As the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) annual meeting concludes, the International Seafood […]
The 30th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) will take place in Malé, Maldives, from 11 to 15 May 2026. Yellowfin and skipjack tuna stocks are currently in […]
Blueyou launches Fair Trade Certified™ Tuna Programme. Ahead of World Tuna Day, Blueyou launches Fair Trade Certified™ tuna programme in Maldives to support sustainable seafood and coastal communities. Swiss impact-driven […]
Global tuna catch largely from healthy, sustainable stocks. 97% of global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy abundance levels; Nearly 100% not experiencing overfishing. Record sustainability milestone reflects continued progress […]
Vietnam’s tuna on the brink of 0% tariffs in the U.S: Breakthrough potential but significant challenges remain. Vietnam’s agreement with the United States on a framework for reciprocal, fair, and […]
FCF Co. Ltd. affirms decade-long commitment to sustainable tuna sourcing, validated by maintained Friend of the Sea Certification. FCF Co., Ltd. (FCF), a global leader and one of the world’s […]
Securing the future of Eastern Pacific tuna: ISSF’s 2025 priorities for the IATTC. By Holly Koehler The Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) is home to some of the world’s most productive tuna fisheries, supplying […]
ISSF releases 2025 snapshot of large-scale tropical tuna purse seine fishing fleets. Report Shows 3.8% Growth in Vessel Numbers with Minimal Capacity Increase; 74% of Vessels Listed on ISSF ProActive Vessel […]
Updated ISSF report assesses tuna stock sustainability against MSC criteria. 12 of 23 global tuna stocks meet MSC Principle 1 Benchmark; 7 of 23 stocks have harvest control rules for sustainable […]
Vietnamese tuna exporters lack raw material, hindering exports to Germany. Exports of processed and canned tuna (HS code 16) from Vietnam to Germany have been continuously declining during the first five […]
Europêche Tuna Group urges IOTC to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance. As the 29th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) opens in La Réunion from 13 April 2025, the […]
Maintaining momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries: The need for science-based conservation and effective monitoring in the Indian Ocean. By Holly Koehler and Dr. Hilario Murua The April 2025 Indian Ocean Tuna […]
87 percent of total global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy abundance levels. Catch from overfished stocks decreased by eight percentage points versus November 2024 Report. Of the total […]
ISSF releases updated report assessing global tuna stocks. 88% of Global tuna catch comes from stocks at healthy levels; 10% requires stronger management. Catch from stocks at healthy levels of […]
Landmark agreement for sustainable management of Atlantic tropical tunas. At the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) meeting in Cyprus, the EU paved […]
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