IPNLF and Earthworm Foundation Strengthen Collaboration in French Tuna Markets

A partnership agreement has been signed between Earthworm Foundation and the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) to further the cause of sustainable tuna fishing.

In $ 40B Tuna Industry, Revenues Fell Despite Increased Catch -Pew Charitable Trusts

October 8, 2020 The Pew Charitable Trusts

A new report from Pew, “Netting Billions 2020: A Global Tuna Valuation,” shows that the constant growth in fishing for tunas worldwide could actually be hurting the industries and communities that depend on them, in addition to threatening marine ecosystems.

Safe Catch Solves Mercury Problem in Seafood for Industry and Consumers

September 16, 2020 Safe Catch

Safe Catch’s revolutionary technology, which tests fish for mercury in under 60 seconds, is now certified by AOAC INTERNATIONAL as equivalent to ICP-MS testing methods utilized by the FDA. A Safe Catch mercury test is 250 times faster than an ICP-MS lab. AOAC International certification is the premier standard for verifying scientific testing methods and confirms Safe Catch is the undisputed authority in testing seafood for mercury.

Last Chance for Indian Ocean Yellowfin Tuna?

August 5, 2020 Global Tuna Alliance

The Global Tuna Alliance has published independent management advice that calls on a 25% catch reduction to rebuild the overfished Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) stock in two generations.

Eastern Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery Set to Become First to Gain MSC-Certification as Sustainable

A Japanese longline fishery is set to become the first bluefin tuna fishery to achieve certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s global standard for sustainable fishing.