Study affirms possibility of third bluefin tuna spawning ground
The prospect that younger tuna are reproducing in an area not surveyed is a 'game changer' -- Troy Atkinson, Saint Margaret's Bay Tuna Fishermen's Association
EU card scheme leads to ‘real, tangible progress’ on IUU, report finds
'Within a year of carding, large-scale improvements around fisheries governance had been initiated in all four case-study countries' -- EU IUU Fishing Coalition
Alaska seafood industry mourns loss of legislative friend, giant Don Young
'His delivery and dialogue were often called colorful, but his passion and commitment were never questioned' -- John Connelly, National Fisheries Institute
Fish Factor: Alaska hatcheries contribute 1/3 to total salmon catch; BOF tussle continues; ASG grants
Undercurrent News is featuring 'Fish Factor', a weekly column featuring the reporting and perspective of Alaska seafood journalist Laine Welch
Brazil working to send more tilapia, other seafood to US
Many believe that the South American country with some 4,600 miles of coastline is punching below its weight when it comes to seafood sales
Patagonian king crab fishery gains MSC status
The fishery, which is located in the Argentine Sea, met criteria for population levels, environmental impact and fishery management
Ghana tuna industry turns to African FTA in pursuit of new demand
Currently, the majority of Ghanaian tuna exports go to the EU, but constant issues with traceability and the regular threat of sanctions disrupts cannery operations
Aussie abalone fishery set up for indigenous Tasmanians
The Tasmanian state government has allocated a portion of the island's abalone quota to Aboriginal groups
Editor’s choice: US ban on Russian seafood the talk of Boston
Neil Ramsden, EMEA editor of Undercurrent, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week
TAC set 34% higher in Canada’s second-largest snow crab fishery
The news has been expected since a scientific report was made by DFO in February and the amount of the TAC increase matches almost exactly what was predicted then