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Coral Triangle’s Small-scale Fishers Receive Big Break in Global Market
Tuna handline fishers in the Philippines now have a better chance at competing in European markets through a private-public partnership between WWF, Blueyou Consultancy, European seafood companies and the Government of Germany.
European Parliament Backs New System for Tracking Bluefin Tuna From Catch to Sale
A new system for tracking bluefin tuna from catch to sale, so as to protect the alarmingly depleted Atlantic stocks, was backed by the European Parliament on Thursday. The new rules require documentation at every stage, including caging, harvesting,...
Is Europe Swimming Away From Commitments on Bluefin Tuna?
WWF applauds Canada, Japan, Korea and the United States for this week’s statement reconfirming? commitments to urgently establishing a science-based recovery and management plan for overexploited stocks of Atlantic bluefin tuna. But the global conservation...
Stricter Catch Tracking of Bluefin Tuna to Deter Illegal Fishing
A new tracking system of bluefin tuna from catch to sale will allow closer control over the alarmingly depleting stocks in European Union (EU) waters. The new rules backed by the Fisheries Committee on Wednesday require the documentation of every stage...
WWF Argues for a Temporary Fishing Ban for the Beleaguered Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), the global conservation organization, is urging countries meeting in Brazil this week to agree urgently on a temporary fishing ban for the beleaguered Atlantic bluefin tuna, as an essential measure to avoid imminent stock...
20% Cut in Southern Bluefin Tuna Take Could be Too Little, Too Late
A 20% cut in the Southern Bluefin Tuna take could still be too little, too late for the species which is on the brink of collapse, WWF and the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC have warned.
Close to 16,000 Citizens From 149 Countries Sign Up to Join Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Boycott
Close to 16,000 citizens from 149 countries have signed up to join numerous restaurants, retailers and chefs in boycotting Mediterranean bluefin tuna – until stocks have recovered and the fishery is properly controlled and managed.
Spain And Japan Back Bluefin Tuna Ban
Key fishing state Spain and key tuna market Japan joined with a majority of other countries to back closing the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna fishery until it can be brought under control and establishing protected areas in the main breeding grounds.
