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ISSF highlights worsening yellowfin status

Post published:25/02/2016
Post category:Fish Species

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released the latest version of its Status of the Stocks today. The report compiles the scientific records of the different major tuna stocks done by each of the Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) into one document, serving as a one-stop resource for comprehensive tuna stock information. The Status of the Stocks Report uses a colour rating system to indicate varying degrees of stock heath and ecosystem impact.

Getting ready for tuna?

Post published:18/02/2016
Post category:Fish Species

A Scottish MEP has written to EU Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella to point out that bluefin tuna can be expected to appear in greater numbers in UK water, and this represents opportunities for British fishermen.

Gevred sails for Africa

Post published:12/02/2016
Post category:Fish Species Newbuild

The latest purse seiner in the French tuna fleet, the 77 metre, 1400 cubic metre capacity Gevred, sailed from Concarneau on Wednesday to start fishing off West Africa.

Fire out, seiner crew safe

Post published:12/02/2016
Post category:Fish Species

The crew of purse seiner American Eagle abandoned ship on Wednesday when a fire broke out on board, and are now back on board.

Additions to ISSF

Post published:04/02/2016
Post category:Fish Species

Avila Prima Intra Makmur in Indonesia and Philippine company Celebes Canning Corporation are the latest additions to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) line-up of participating companies.