Tuna company Pacifical PNA has announced the death of observer Eritara Aati Kaierua from Kiribati, while working on board of Taiwanese purse seiner Win Far No. 636. ‘On news of…
As the tuna season in the Mediterranean opens, this year’s fishery should look positive as the 4781 tonne quotas for the French purse seine fleet have close to pre-recovery period…
Spain’s tuna sector says that Europe needs to take a close look at the criteria for its imports of seafood from Chinese fishing fleets as news about the degrading treatment…
Spanish tuna operator Echebastar has been affected by the coronavirus situation, in particular in being unable to rotate crews as their usual relief dates come around. ‘Due international travel restrictions…
Sales of certified sustainable tuna have more than doubled in the last five years, according to a report published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to mark 2nd May as…
Friend of the Sea has announced certification of the Marpesca Group (Grupo Marpesca) for sustainable seafood production practices. Marpesca can now display the Friend of the Sea eco-label on its…
The Marshall Islands, already in complete lockdown, has extended the total suspension of international travellers entering via air until 5th May. It remains one of the few nations in the…
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…
The island nation of Nauru now has twelve tuna purse-seiners fishing under its flag as it moves away from leasing fishing rights to foreign vessels to having a fleet operating…
Tuna Australia members have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic – and the future doesn’t look promising. Within days of the pandemic taking hold, there was a significant economic…