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 […]
NZ fish consumption survey. People in the Wairoa region of New Zealand are being asked to complete a tuna consumption survey so that food safety researchers better understand the potential […]
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 […]
World first for newly certified tuna fishery. A component of the South African albacore tuna fishery, represented by ICV Africa, has achieved MSC certification, becoming the first fishery to do […]
ISSF urges several actions for the IATTC ahead of annual meeting. Eastern Pacific Ocean fisheries managers must continue to strengthen compliance processes and expand vessel monitoring. By Holly Koehler IATTC Can […]
IPNLF strengthens its global one-by-one supply chain business network with three new members in key geographies. The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) is excited to announce that they have […]
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 […]
EU and Cabo Verde renew their sustainable fisheries partnership. The EU and Cabo Verde have signed a new protocol for the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) allowing access by EU vessels to […]
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 […]
Carrefour and GTA join forces to transform tuna supply chains. Major European retailer Carrefour has joined forces with the Global Tuna Alliance (GTA) to spearhead significant transformations within tuna supply […]
Spanish seafood processor launches new ‘ready-to-eat’ range. Spanish seafood processor, Frime, S.A.U, a leading company in the innovation and sale of responsibly caught tuna, presents its new ‘Ready to Eat’ […]
IPNLF hosts ground-breaking think tank in Bali to revolutionise small-scale fisheries. The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) recently organised a ground-breaking Think Tank in Bali. This event was a […]
Pacific bluefin tuna stock rebounds to new highs. The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule. The rebuilding […]
Launch of ITUNNES Project: Enhancing tuna stock assessment through European science-sector collaboration. Last week, on June 17th, in Pasaia, Spain, AZTI hosted the kick-off meeting of the ITUNNES project, that […]
ISSF annual report highlights progress toward more sustainable tuna fisheries. Complementary Compliance Report shows 98.95% participating seafood company conformance rate with science-based conservation measures; Compliance Report also highlights ProActive Vessel […]
IPNLF strengthens its Indonesian team and welcomes Jamie Briscoe, in her new role as Indonesia Programme Lead. Indonesia is the largest tuna producer in the world, with an annual export […]
Marine Instruments launches ‘Dawn Sounding Detail’ for better tuna detection. ‘Dawn sounding detail’ is the name of the new MSB+ software functionality recently launched by the technology company Marine Instruments. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cue the millennial nostalgia, Bumble Bee and BBMAK debut ‘Snack Meal, Baby’ music video and yes, it’s all about tuna. The new advertising campaign from the iconic seafood brand will have […]