Hawaii Longline Fishery Achieves Global Sustainability Certification

September 12, 2022 Hawaii Longline Association

The Hawaii Longline Association’s (HLA) swordfish (Xiphias gladius), bigeye (Thunnus obesus), and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) fishery has achieved certification for sustainable fishing practices, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced today. The fishery is the first Hawaii fishery to enter the MSC program.

D’Artagnan Makes a Splash with New Sustainable Seafood Selection

June 3, 2021 D’Artagnan

D’Artagnan, the trusted expert in sustainable proteins and the purveyor of choice to top chefs across the nation for the last 35+ years, has taken a dive into the waters of sustainable seafood. This expansion is in direct response to consumer’s growing culinary sophistication and interest in responsibly sourced proteins being conveniently delivered to their homes.

First Longline Blue Shark and Swordfish Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in Japan Launched

March 18, 2021 Seafood Legacy

Kesennuma represents the largest catch of fresh swordfish in Japan. It’s also known as the largest place of production of blue shark whose meat is used for surimi. Twelve vessels of offshore longline tuna fleet landing their catch at Kesennuma port will participate in this FIP.

Hawaii Longliners Take Action to Fight Poor Conditions and Human Trafficking

The Hawaii Longline Association says it welcomes the recommendations contained in two recent reports to Congress that outline ways the seafood industry can prevent labor abuse.