Read more about the article Driftnets blamed for widespread dolphin mortality
A study by an international group of scientists concludes that drifting gillnets are the prime cause of small cetacean mortality. Image: NOAA

Driftnets blamed for widespread dolphin mortality

Indian Ocean dolphin populations may have declined by more than 80% since 1950, and a study conducted by an international group of scientists including OPAGAC deputy manager Miguel Herrera attributes…

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Read more about the article Spanish tuna fleet’s responsible fishing model attracts worldwide interest
The OPAGAC fleet takes a unique dual approach to responsible fisheries. Image: OPAGAC

Spanish tuna fleet’s responsible fishing model attracts worldwide interest

At a meeting in London the Spanish tuna fleet shared its APR (Responsibly Fished Tuna) sustainable fishing standard, currently the only such standard in operation anywhere in the world that…

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Read more about the article Canned tuna under ‘Responsibly Fished’ label reaches Spanish consumers
The first canned tuna under the AENOR Conform RFT label is now available to Spanish consumers

Canned tuna under ‘Responsibly Fished’ label reaches Spanish consumers

Canning companies Garavilla, which produces the Isabel brand, and Sálica, which has the Campos brand, will be the first to distribute products carrying the AENOR Conform RFT label. This month…

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