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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 […]
ISSF outlines priorities for Atlantic Ocean tuna fisheries. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is responsible for the conservation and management of tunas, sharks, and other highly migratory species in the Atlantic Ocean. At […]
First brand of sustainably-sourced canned tuna finds success in the product’s biggest per capita consumer market. Canned in Maldives and Thailand and sold in Libya (the biggest consumer of tuna […]
Snapshot of the large-scale tropical tuna purse seine fishing fleets. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has updated its Snapshot of Large-Scale Tuna Purse Seine Fishing Fleets report for June 2024. The report […]
ISSF report on tuna stock MSC performance. Fisheries scientists in An Evaluation of the Sustainability of Global Tuna Stocks Relative to Marine Stewardship Council Criteria — a June 2024 report commissioned by the […]
Global tuna stocks’ sustainability evaluated against MSC criteria. ISSF Report: 12 Tuna Stocks Not Meeting Criteria for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard. Updated Report Determines 11 Tuna Stocks Achieve […]
Spanish tuna fleet will implement Satlink technology in the three main oceans to increase fishing selectivity. Project ‘SelecTuna’ will allow the deployment of more than 1,500 Satlink smart buoys with […]
First Japanese purse seine tuna fishery gains MSC Fishing in the Western Central Pacific Ocean, two partner fisheries Kyowa and Meiho have become the first Japanese flagged tuna vessels using […]
GTA gives ‘mixed results’ verdict on tuna meeting. The 28th Indian Ocean Tuna Committee (IOTC) meeting ended with mixed results, according to the Global Tuna Alliance. While some strides were made […]
EU welcomes Indian Ocean tuna talks outcome. The EU has welcomed the important decisions reached during the 28th annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which will make […]
Indian Ocean fisheries managers adopt strongest FAD management measure among tuna RFMOs. By Claire van der Geest and Dr. Hilario Murua IOTC Meeting Also Results in Management Procedure for Skipjack Tuna, But No Action […]
European tuna freezers’ fleet hit hard by IOTC’s double standards. The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)’s 28th session, held from May 13th to 17th in Bangkok, Thailand, ended on a bitter note for the […]
ISSF Releases Global Tuna Report – 86% of Global Tuna Catch Comes from Stocks at Healthy Levels; 10% Requires Stronger Management. Of the total commercial tuna catch worldwide, 86% comes […]
Growing volume of tuna catch is now MSC certified. The growing number of brands and retailers, both in the UK and around the world, making commitments to sourcing and selling […]
Mercury levels in tuna remain nearly unchanged since 1971, study says. Tuna is one of the most popular seafoods worldwide. But this protein-rich fish can build up high levels of […]
First ever Japanese partner for Global Tuna Alliance. The Global Tuna Alliance (GTA) hailed a “major breakthrough” with its announcement that Meiho Co Ltd., a fish processing company based in […]
Chicken of the Sea® and McCormick® brands introduce mouth-watering seasoned tuna. The collaboration is part of Chicken of the Sea’s wave of new convenient and delicious packet offerings. This October, Chicken […]
Vietnam tuna exports to EU increase. After a decline in April 2023, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the EU increased again in May, up 15% over the same period in 2022. […]
Calls for Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna catches to be cut. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has issued a position statement for the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) 27th Annual Meeting currently underway on May […]
EU proposals for tuna management in Indian Ocean. The European Union made public four ambitious proposals for the next Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) session taking place from 8 to […]
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