Leaving the observer behind – an expensive mistake
The owner of a New Zealand longliner has been hit with some heavy financial penalties after deliberately ensuring the required observer was left behind - and making a repeat visit…
17 tuna stocks below MSC sustainability standard
A new report indicates that six tuna stocks achieve passing scores on MSC Principle 1, and most tuna RFMOs score well on MSC Principle 3. ISSF 2022-03: An Evaluation of…
Piriou sets up Seychelles shiprepair facility
Following the establishment of Piriou Reunion in 2018, the Piriou Group is continuing its development in the Indian Ocean and is setting up a base in Mahé in the Seychelles,…
The Spanish tuna fleet is developing biodegradeable FADs with research across three ocean areas. Image: OPAGAC
Spanish tuna fleet leads the way with biodegradeable FADs
The Spanish tuna fleet is spearheading research and development work in biodegradable FADs on a worldwide scale. A pilot project was started this year in the Atlantic makes his fleet…
ICCAT decisions disappointing for European industry
In spite the numerous requests from the EU on all countries to take proportional effort and responsibility towards the good management and full recovery of bigeye tuna, according to European…
Pacifical teams up with GSA to certify conditions for seiner crews
Pacifical, the market development company of the nine Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Pacific Island nations, and the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), have announced a partnership to implement the…
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RD Fishing achieves RFVS certification
Philippines fishing company RD Fishing Group has achieved Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) certification for its fleet of twelve tuna purse seiners, while the tuna processing plant operated by Philbest Canning Co. has…
Spanish label certifies responsibly sourced tuna
Italian and US consumers can now find tuna on their supermarket shelves carrying the AENOR Tuna from Responsible Fishing (or APR Standard) label promoted by Spanish tuna operators’ body OPAGAC,…
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Minimal Progress on protecting Indian Ocean tuna
There has been cautious approval from the International Seafood sustainability Foundations (ISSF) following agreement at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission’s annual meeting on steps needed to follow scientific advice. Describing…
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…
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