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Designer seafood poised to transform U.S. markets
Published onIt may take some time, but cell-cultured seafood is on its way to U.S. restaurants and markets. Several startups worldwide are getting into the business of growing animal cells in bioreactors on land, and a handful of those are focused on fish. Among the companies in the U.S., BlueNalu, based in San Diego, appears to be ahead of the pack. Were the first to be accepted into the National Fisheries Institute, says BlueNalu CEO Lou Cooperhouse. According to Mia Montanile, associate director of corporate communications marketing, the idea of joining NFI is to position the companys products as complementary to wild seafood rather than competitive. Thats why were working on cultured bluefin tuna, says Montanile. Its more of a niche market, and we can help reduce pressure on wild stocks. Cooperhouse adds that the company experimented with eight different species of fin fish. Were looking for the ...
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Climate change called plausible factor in tuna migration
Published onAnglers casting their rods this season saw fewer catches of Atlantic Bluefin tuna in local waters and the theory is this could be the result of warmer sea temperatures. Read more
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Satellite tags offer insights on Atlantic bluefin migrations
Published onThe Atlantic bluefin tuna is iconic a gigantic fish, the worlds largest tuna, and one of the oceans fastest swimmers. Finally, the species is fully back along the Norwegian coast, after a solid comeback over the last decade. But how long do the tunas stay up here in the north? Where do they go next? And will they return next year? Read more
Read MorePacific bluefin rebound a boon for Calif. fishermen
Published onLate-morning fog crept through Santa Cruz Harbor as Hans Haveman, co-owner of HH Fresh Fish Co., explained the differences between three cuts of Pacific bluefin tuna resting in front of him on a stainless steel table: lean, ruby-colored loin, or akimi; fatty chutoro, with marbling reminiscent of kobe beef; and the otoro tuna belly, covered in a milky fat cap. Read more
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Fishing is family business for this ‘Wicked Tuna’ skipper
Published onTyler McLaughlin has helmed the Pinwheel, a boat on the reality competition series Wicked Tuna, since season 2. Wicked Tuna premiered in April 2012 and has been ongoing since on the National Geographic Channel. Read more
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11 tuna stocks well managed, MSC says
Published onA report commissioned by the International SeafoodSustainabilityFoundation (ISSF) finds that eleven of the 23 majorcommercial tunastocksworldwide are successfully avoidingoverfishingand maintaining target stockbiomasslevels when measured against theMSCFisheries Standard. Read more
Read MoreNOAA: Pacific bluefin recovery 10 years ahead of schedule
Published onThe recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestonethe species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule. The rebuilding of Pacific bluefin tuna reflects a fisheries management success. International organizations cooperated across the Pacific to reverse decades of overfishing for the prized species. Read more
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Pacific Council finds bluefin at target levels
Published onSAN DIEGO At the recent June meeting of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council the most recent stock assessment for Pacific bluefin tuna was presented as a preview. While still in draft form pending approval by the International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species in the North Pacific Ocean (ISC) the Executive Summary showed the Pacific bluefin tuna population back at target levels (PBFT). Read more
Read MoreAtlantic bluefin moving north to cooler seas, tags suggest
Published onThe Atlantic bluefin tuna, one of the most overfished fish species globally, now faces a new threat: warming seas. Marine heatwaves are causing bluefins to migrate to the north, according to a new study by Trinity College Dublin. Read more
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The Pratt family's legacy ripples through the heart of the fishing community
Published onDriving through Ocean Bluff, Mass., made me think of home- a town along the rocky coast with what felt like waves crashing from all directions. I pulled into Taylor Marine, a yard scattered with shrink-wrapped boats and a wooden ramp leading down to the marina. A young man greeted me on top of the ramp with a polite handshake and smile, Hi, Im Cody! He reminded me of my brother- you could tell they both werent like most kids; he was motivated, determined, and excited to show me what working on the water truly meant to him. Id seen that same look in my brothers eyes- walking down to the boat like they had done it for 50 years, prepared, strong-willed, and ready to steam the boat out to catch the daily dawn break. Michael Pratt's boat, the F/V Perfect C's. I walked down the ...
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Pacific Islands US Tuna Treaty Signed
Published onOn March 28, 2024, in Suva, Fiji, the United States State Department and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) signed a tuna treaty that will allow the US purse seine fleet to continue fishing in the EEZs of 17 Pacific island nations that are party to the agreement. The South Pacific Tuna Treaty originally went into effect in June of 1988, and the latest renewal will continue the agreement until June 2033. The memorandum of understanding allows the United States fleet operating under the Treaty to continue fishing in the EEZs of the Pacific Island Parties in 2024, pending the formal adoption of the agreed amendments and revised text of the Treaty for 2025 onwards. In exchange for access granted to US tuna vessels, the revised Treaty package includes an annual $60 million payment from the United States Government for the next ten years (2023-2033) and a further ...
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Grocers, nations pledge transparency on tuna
Published onThe Nature Conservancy today launched a major new initiative that seeks to help monitor industrial tuna fisheries. Read more
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Stock report shows 86% of tuna sustainably harvested
Published onOf the worldwidecommercial tunacatch, 86% comes fromstocksat healthy levels, according to the newest International SeafoodSustainabilityFoundation (ISSF) while 10% requires more robust management. Read more
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The 13th season of 'Wicked Tuna' makes its debut this Sunday
Published onAs the worlds oldest seaport celebrates a significant landmark the 400th anniversary of Gloucester (commemorated in 2023) the regions top captains are back to make history themselves. The Wicked Tuna fleet finds a healthy bluefin stock and sets out to catch more monstah fish than ever. The bluefin are SUPERSIZED, which means more money at the scales and the most action-packed season yet. Captain TJ Ott of the F/V Hot Tuna is last seasons returning champion and is eager to defend his title. Captain Bob Cook of the F/V Fat Tuna and his mates made a significant change this year with a brand-new boat under construction for two and a half years. Theyre eager to get out on the water to recoup their investment. After dealing with health issues and the passing of his father last season, Captain Dave Marciano of the F/V Hard Merchandise ...
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Wicked Tuna' Vessels, Captains, and Season Winners
Published onFor 12 seasons, Wicked Tuna has aired on National Geographic, following some of the saltiest tuna fishermen out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, the United States oldest seaport. They compete to see who can catch the most bluefin tuna while trying to earn their livelihood on the water. Season 13 will premiere on Sunday, March 3, at 9/8c. Winner of Season 12, Capt. TJ Ott of F/V Hot Tuna is said to consider 13 as his lucky number. Will he be deemed the G.O.A.T. of this new season? Vessels and Captains from Season 1 to Season 12 include: F/V F/V-Tuna.com | Captain Dave Carraro- Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 F/V Hard Merchandise| Captain Dave Marciano- Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 F/V Pinwheel | Captain Tyler McLaughlin- Season 2, 3 ...
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Challenging the bluefin two-stock theory
Published onIn 1998, U.S. fishermen were starving for bluefin tuna. Allotted just 3 percent of the entire Atlantic quota, they had to survive on 1,344 metric tons while their European counterparts landed over 40,000 mt. Since 1981, bluefin have been managed as two stocks those spawning in the Gulf of Mexico, and those spawning in the Mediterranean Sea but a new study out of Spain shows considerably more mixing between these stocks than that assumed by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), which manages the stock and sets quotas. Traditionally, this species has been perceived as consisting of eastern and western populations, spawning respectively in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, with mixing occurring throughout the Atlantic. However, recent studies have emerged challenging this assumption by revealing weak genetic differentiation and identifying a previously unknown spawning ground in the Slope Sea used ...
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