Rare victory for the ocean, threatened by France and Spain. Victories are rare for the ocean. On 5 February this year, one was secured though, wrestled out from the jaws […]
Statement on the conclusion of Sixth Special Session of the IOTC. The Sixth Special Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) concluded on Sunday, with two resolutions on Fish […]
Over 100 Organisations call on the EU to rebuild tuna stocks and protect our oceans. An urgent call by more than 100 environmental organisations, fishing groups and retailers was made […]
BLOOM calls on the EU to support environmental protection in the Indian Ocean. While two potentially game-changing meetings started on Monday in Mombasa (Kenya) that could determine a clear improvement […]
The pillaging of African waters: ground-breaking revelations on tuna lobbies according to BLOOM. BLOOM is continuing to dive into the obscure world of tuna fishing and reveals the shocking results […]
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 […]
Conflict of interest claim in tuna fishing sector. BLOOM and ANTICOR warn of a case of public-private transfer that causes a clear conflict of interest in the tuna fishing sector. […]
New fisheries agreement between the EU and Madagascar. The EU and Madagascar have agreed on the text of a new sustainable fisheries partnership agreement (SFPA), together with its implementing protocol. This […]
European Parliament adopts new rules for tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean. The European Parliament approved report on tuna fishing measures in the Indian Ocean with 596 votes against 4 […]
Mixed bag of results at IOTC, says Europêche. Out of the 9 topics discussed, 4 resolutions were adopted during the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) meeting that took place in […]
The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has held its annual session from 16 to 20 May 2022. The main priorities of the European Union at the meeting were to discuss […]
Four Indian Ocean countries jointly call for proportionate tuna catch reductions. The fisheries Ministers from Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles met last week at the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) Fisheries […]
GTA fears tuna building plan is facing failure. The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) interim rebuilding plan for yellowfin tuna came into force on 17th December 2021. For 24 member […]
IPNLF launches Tuna Tales film series at CCRUP meeting in Azores about vital role of one-by-one tuna fisheries and threats to their survival. Representatives from the European Commission, France, Portugal, […]
India threatens to derail efforts made to protect yellowfin tuna Last week, India joined Oman and Indonesia in formally objecting to a measure agreed at June’s Indian Ocean Tuna Commission […]
Indonesia disputes tuna recovery plan. Indonesia said it objects to the recent tuna recovery plan because the estimates of the catch were incorrect and the plan would jeopardise the economic […]
ISSF disappointed at outcome of tuna talks. At their recently concluded annual meeting, Indian Ocean tuna fisheries managers made minimal overall progress for the long-term protection of the region’s tuna stocks, says the […]
Concern that tuna deal does not go far enough. With clear scientific advice and mounting pressure from top retailers and supply chain companies, IOTC members finally agreed an interim rebuilding […]
Joint Statement on the conclusion of the 25th session of the IOTC. Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) and the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) express their relief that the 25th […]
It’s not enough! Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna agreement welcome but global retailers voice concern. With clear scientific advice and mounting pressure from top retailers and supply chain companies, IOTC members […]