Bluefin tuna

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Welsh Government has reported “significant progress” across fisheries management, enforcement and sector support, just over a year after launching its Strategic Approach to Welsh Fisheries and Aquaculture.

3rd February 2026

Welsh government reports progress on fisheries management, funding and enforcement

3rd February 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Sushi Council in the United States has confirmed that Baja Aqua Farms has joined as its newest member. Baja Aqua Farms is a leader in sustainable bluefin tuna aquaculture, producing Pacific bluefin under rigorous quality standards and delivering premium…

14th January 2026

NFI Sushi Council welcomes new member Baja Aqua Farms

14th January 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record JPY 510.3 million (US$3.2 million) at this year’s first tuna auction on Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market, far exceeding the JPY 207 paid for the first prized fish at last…

7th January 2026

Tokyo tuna sells for record JPY 510 million

7th January 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new study shows that seafood mislabelling continues to plague the restaurant industry in Brussels, raising fresh concerns over seafood traceability and illegal fishing.

9th December 2025

Rampant seafood mislabelling exposed again

9th December 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Aquaculture production in the European Union stood at almost 1.1 million tonnes in 2023, valued at €4.8 billion, according to new figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.

8th April 2025

Eurostat: EU aquaculture production static at 1.1m tonnes

8th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A 276 kg bluefin tuna sold for JPY 207 million (US$1.3 million) at this year’s first tuna auction on Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market, the second highest price paid for the prized fish on record.

8th January 2025

Tokyo tuna sells for $1.3 million

8th January 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

A pilot aquaculture project to be carried out off Getaria that aims to recover bluefin tuna fishing in the Bay of Biscay, Spain, is now underway.

24th September 2024

New project seeks to optimise Bay of Biscay bluefin resource

24th September 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Spanish Fishing Confederation (Cepesca) is demanding action on the fraudulent trade of bluefin tuna.

17th July 2024

Cepesca urges action on illegal tuna trade

17th July 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The United Kingdom’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published guidance on this year’s fishing plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters.

2nd April 2024

UK announces bluefin tuna fishing plan

2nd April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The first tuna auction of the New Year at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market on 5 January 2024 saw seafood wholesaler Yamayuki and sushi chain Onodera Group pay over JPY 114.2 million – around…

8th January 2024

Giant tuna sells for $791,000 at first Tokyo auction

8th January 2024