ICCAT

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

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) wrapped up its 2025 annual meeting with a decision to substantially raise the total allowable catch (TAC) for bluefin tuna.

1st December 2025

ICCAT boosts EU bluefin tuna quota

1st December 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

This year’s meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) closed with a mix of incremental gains and familiar frustrations for conservationists, particularly on shark protections.

26th November 2025

ICCAT shark finning ban stalemate

26th November 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

With the conclusion of the 2025 annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), in Seville, Spain, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has welcomed what it…

26th November 2025

ISSF: ICCAT 2025 delivers ‘mixed results’

26th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Ahead of the 29th regular meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), occurring 17-24 November 2025, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its position statement…

30th October 2025

ISSF issues ICCAT position statement asking for further progress

30th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

After years of international pressure, Mexico has introduced long-awaited regulations to protect several threatened Atlantic shark species — a move conservationists say could significantly strengthen global shark protection efforts.

20th October 2025

Mexico acts to protect Atlantic sharks after years of delay

20th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fifty-six EU vessels will be able to fish tuna and related species for the next five years in Cabo Verde’s waters, under an updated fisheries deal approved by European Parliament.

13th February 2025

EU approves new Cabo Verde tuna fishing agreement

13th February 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The conclusion of the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), this year held in Limassol, Cyprus, brought strong progress for Atlantic Ocean tuna fisheries, according…

25th November 2024

ISSF: Strong progress for Atlantic Ocean tuna fisheries

25th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

This year’s meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), held in Limassol, Cyprus, ended with a dramatic showdown over shark finning with Belize calling for a rare…

25th November 2024

Japan, China slammed for blocking shark protection

25th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The latest annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), held in Cyprus, ended with an agreement to increase the bigeye tuna total allowable catch (TAC), with…

25th November 2024

ICCAT 2024 – landmark agreement reached on tuna management

25th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Ahead of the next annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), taking place 11-18 November 2024, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is calling on members and cooperating non-members to prioritise…

29th October 2024

ICCAT urged to implement stronger tuna management

29th October 2024

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

A component of the South African albacore tuna fishery, represented by ICV Africa, has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, becoming the first fishery to do so following participation in the In-Transition…

9th September 2024

A first for newly-certified South African tuna fishery

9th 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

A first meeting of the new ITUNNES project has been held, with the initiative aiming to foster the implementation of effective management measures for tropical tunas at regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs)…

9th July 2024

European tuna science project launched

9th 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

OPINION

OPINION

International Seafood Sustainability Foundation President Susan Jackson urges industry to unlock the transformative impacts of electronic monitoring.

9th February 2024

Op-Ed: Make 2024 the year that EM becomes ‘business as usual’ in global tuna fisheries

9th February 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The 28th annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), held in New Cairo, Egypt, ended on 20 November 2023 with the adoption of a total allowable…

22nd November 2023

Europêche: ICCAT makes progress despite Asian opposition

22nd November 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

This year’s annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), held in New Cairo, Egypt, ended on 20 November 2023 with members adopting some key recommendations to…

22nd November 2023

Sustainable fisheries championed at ICCAT

22nd November 2023

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Shark League member groups have welcomed conservation advances for Atlantic sharks and rays at this year’s meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), but also warned that…

21st November 2023

ICCAT progress for shark and ray conservation

21st November 2023