Tuna

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

August 3, 2020 Marine Stewardship Council

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. …

Walmart, Major Retailers Call for Governments to Ensure Sustainably-Produced Tuna during COVID-19

May 8, 2020 Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and more than 50 retailers, brands and seafood companies*, including Walmart, Publix, Nestle, Carrefour and Tesco, today called on the United States, European Union and approximately 45 governments to implement electronic monitoring in tuna fisheries to protect workers and ensure fishing continues to be sustainable. …

Sharks and Tuna Will Be the Focus of UMaine Research Grant

October 10, 2019 Mainebiz

Commercially valuable tuna, swordfish, sharks and other “highly migratory species” will be the focus of research to be conducted by a consortium that includes the University of Maine. …