Not too big to fail
In a strongly-worded warning ahead of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) upcoming WCPFC Science-Manager Dialogue (SMD) meeting, due to take place this month, the Global Tuna Alliance…
MSC certification for Indian Ocean skipjack fishery
After a two-year assessment, the MSC has awarded OPAGAC certification for its fishery for skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean. This applies to skipjack caught by the group’s 14 purse…
CFTO has been awarded MSC certification for its Indian Ocean skipjack tuna fishery. Images: CFTO
CFTO gets skipjack certification
Tuna purse seiner operator Compagnie Française du Thon Océanique (CFTO), one of the largest French tuna companies, has been awarded MSC certification for its Indian Ocean skipjack tuna catches. This…