Norway sets bluefin tuna quota at 315t
An experimental fishery will also be established for the live storage of bluefin tuna, with 18t set aside for this purpose
NGO says EU a ‘major player’ in global shark trade
The International Fund for Animal Welfare claims the EU plays a key role as a supplier and trader in the global shark trade, which is 'driving many species towards extinction'
Zoneco ownership at stake as shares slated for auction
Chinese seafood company Zoneco Group will no longer be controlled by its major shareholder, as the latter's shares are auctioned off to pay defaulted debts
Murphy retiring after five decades in tuna sector
Joe Murphy has worked closely with senior leadership of many Pacific island countries to strategically plan and develop higher industry standards
PNG claims its MSC tuna landings reached 123,000t in 2021
Papua New Guinea says it had 48 vessels operating its Marine Stewardship Council-certified fishery last year, with landings up 67% y-o-y
Thai Union signs further $61m sustainability-linked loan
The seafood giant has signed a THB 2bn short-term 'blue finance' loan agreement with TMBThanachart Bank, 'further expanding its position in financing that benefits the world's oceans'
Vietnam’s tuna export value up 108% in January on greater sales to US, EU
Vietnam's tuna exports saw a strong increase in January, amounting to $88m, up by 108% compared to the same month a year before
All segments contribute as Thai Union’s Q4 results hit new high
Sales hit a new high of $1.19bn, with frozen and chilled seafood, pet care, value-added, and ambient seafood all contributing
Ecuador tuna guilds target ‘ghost gear’ around Galapagos
'The national fishing sector has joined together to collaborate in the care of the Galapagos ... as another act of responsibility for this treasure of humanity' -- Third Ecuadorian Fisheries Summit
US importer, Brazil exporter team up for tuna FIP
Prime Seafood, Sea Delight, and the IPNLF are cooperating on a fishery improvement project covering 87 vessels landing in northeastern Brazil
