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ISSF board repeals conservation measure on Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna. The Board of Directors of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) voted to repeal ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 – IOTC […]
Princes achieves 100% MSC-Certified tuna sourcing goal, transforming UK sustainable seafood supply. International food and drink supplier, Princes Group, has announced it has achieved its 2025 commitment to source 100% […]
Atlantic bluefin tuna will shift north as ocean warming accelerates. An international study led by researchers at AZTI examines how ocean warming is pushing Atlantic bluefin tuna northwards, while ecologically […]
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 […]
SEAFDEC achieves world’s first natural captive spawning of mackerel tuna. For the first time, a mackerel tuna—also known as kawakawa and long considered nearly impossible to breed—has reproduced naturally in […]
‘Tuna King’ pays record £2.4m for giant bluefin at Tokyo auction. A Japanese sushi magnate has paid a record-breaking £2.4 million for a giant bluefin tuna at Tokyo’s famous New […]
Atlantic bluefin tuna catch-and-release recreational fishery 2026: Trainers wanted. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), in partnership with the Angling Trust, Cefas, Natural England and Defra, is supporting the delivery of […]
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 […]
STF launches pilot grievance mechanism for tuna crew members with Humantics and Humanity Research consultancy. Industry-first programme to empower workers and drive accountability in global tuna supply chain. The Seafood Task […]
Ocean Fish acquired by Fortuna in move that strengthens UK fishing group. In an exciting and positive move for both the Ocean Fish Group and the wider fish industry in […]
Shark conservation advances at international Atlantic tuna conference. Fishing nations agree to protect basking and white sharks, cut mako quotas, and improve compliance process. After a record number of proposals […]
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 Pacific’s tuna future: ISSF priorities for WCPFC action on FADs and transshipment. by Holly Koehler and Kerrie Robertson When the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meets this December, […]
Huge bluefish tuna landed in Western Isles. Harris fisherman, Angus Campbell, has landed the first bluefish tuna in Scotland this year – and it’s a beauty, weighing in at 353 kilogrammes., […]
Solar ice boosts Indonesian small-scale tuna fishers. One year on: the solar innovation that’s powering coastal livelihoods in Eastern Indonesia. Locals harvest over 176 tonnes of ice from an Indonesian-manufactured ice […]
Petuna and Ace Aquatec sign multi-camera deal. Biomass technology from Ace Aquatec rises to the challenge in Tasmania’s toughest conditions as Petuna signs multi-camera deal. Ace Aquatec’s ground-breaking underwater camera, A-BIOMASS®, […]
Enhancing supply chain transparency in tuna, SFP, ISSF, and GFW join forces. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), Global Fishing Watch (GFW), and International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) are collaborating to improve […]
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 […]
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