Republished from Undercurrent News, 2 April 2019 The Western and Central Pacific tuna stocks are all in healthy condition, according to scientists with the Pacific Community (SPC) at the recently...
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Tri Marine affiliate authorized to use Fair Trade logo on tuna products
Republished from Seafood Source, 26 March 2019 by Madelyn Kearns Tri Marine affiliate National Fisheries Developments (NFD), Ltd., has been authorized to use the Fair Trade logo on its yellowfin and...
First fishery achieves MSC certification for bigeye tuna
PRESS RELEASE - Marine Stewardship Council, 7 March 2019 A Chinese owned longline yellowfin and bigeye tuna fishery in the Federated States of Micronesia has achieved Marine Stewardship Council...
FSM to review tuna fishing access concession practices
Republished from Marianas Variety, 31 January 2019 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services) — During a recent cabinet meeting in Palikir, President Peter M. Christian ordered an official review...
FSM government, fisheries sector learn about biodegradable fish aggregation devices
Republished from Marianas Variety, 30 January 2019 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services) — The Federated States of Micronesia, relies heavily on fish for cultural, nutritional, and economical...
New tuna longline FIPs have potential to turn the tide at RFMO negotiations
Republished from Seafood Source, 29 January 2019 Tuna longlining’s sustainability credentials can take a big step forward through the two supply chain-supported improvement projects announced this...
ISSF: Most of world’s tuna stocks still not receiving passing MSC scores
Republished from Undercurrent News, 25 January 2019 Bluefin tuna harvesting in the village of Ildiri, Cesme, Turkey. Credit: zaferkizilkaya/Shutterstock.com Just five of the world’s 19 commercial...
Successful outcomes at Tuna Summit
Tonga and other Pacific nations have succeeded in their push to persuade the Tuna Commission to start the process of rebuilding stocks of South Pacific albacore tuna – the most important tuna for...
