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New Oceana Analysis Finds Tuna Fisheries Are Masking USD $411 Million Blue Shark Industry

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Monday, December 12, 2022

This first-of-its-kind analysis shows the catch value of blue shark exceeds that of each of the three iconic bluefin tuna fisheries.

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  • This first-of-its-kind analysis shows the catch value of blue shark exceeds that of each of the three iconic bluefin tuna fisheries.
  • The report confirms blue shark represents 60% of all reported global shark catches, singularly dominating both the shark fin and meat trade, while direct management of the species remains absent.
  • Last month at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, world leaders voted to provide protections for 60 shark species, including blue sharks.
  • Researchers led by Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd. found that nearly 200,000 metric tons of blue shark were legally caught and landed in 2019, amounting to over 7 million blue sharks.

Canada fights illegal fishing with Operation North Pacific Guard

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Canadian fishery officers have now completed their work in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation on the high seas of the North Pacific.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Canadian fishery officers have now completed their work in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation on the high seas of the North Pacific.
  • This year, Canada flew 29 patrols over 247 hours, and covered a total of 44,200 nautical miles as part of Operation North Pacific Guard.
  • Operation North Pacific Guard serves as an opportunity for international law enforcement partners from Pacific nations to work together to enforce regulations adopted by regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) related to fishing on the high seas.
  • Through Operation North Pacific Guard, Canada continues to show its commitment to enforcing rules and regulations to protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems, and contribute to Canadian livelihoods.

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol to amend the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas - A9-0089/2020

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Background The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is the body established by the ICCAT Convention for the conservation and management of the species under its purview.

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  • Background The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is the body established by the ICCAT Convention for the conservation and management of the species under its purview.
  • The Convention entered into force on 21 March 1969 and gave ICCAT the authority to adopt recommendations that are binding on the Contracting Parties.
  • As a Contracting Party to the ICCAT Convention, the Union is a Member of ICCAT where it has full participation and voting rights.
  • In order to improve its effectiveness and strengthen the conservation and management of species under its jurisdiction, ICCAT Members agreed on the need to amend the Convention.
  • On 13 May 2013, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the European Union, amendments to the Convention.
  • Amendment to the Convention After almost seven years of negotiations, ICCAT parties approved the package of amendments to the ICCAT Convention thereby modernising the text of the ICCAT Convention.
  • These amendments bring the Convention in line with those of other regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) around the world.
  • The proposed amendments fully respect the mandate received from the Council and are in line with the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular its external dimension.
  • The most important change concerning stock management is the broadening of the scope of the Convention as regards to shark conservation and management.

Leading Environmental NGOs Stand Together to Call for 100% Observer Coverage on Industrial Tuna Fishing Vessels

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --13 Leading environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) focused on global tuna conservation announced today that they are standing together to call on Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) that regulate tuna fishing in the Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans to require observer coverage on all industrial tuna fishing vessels.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --13 Leading environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) focused on global tuna conservation announced today that they are standing together to call on Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) that regulate tuna fishing in the Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans to require observer coverage on all industrial tuna fishing vessels.
  • Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) have the power to reduce these risks by requiring 100% observer coverage human and/or electronic on industrial tuna fishing vessels.
  • 100% observer coverage provides the means to mitigate the conservation and compliance issues that put tuna stocks, ocean ecosystems, and tuna supply chains at risk.
  • Consumers can join these NGOs in their call for 100% observer coverage on industrial tuna fishing vessels by adding their signature to the statement of support above by clicking the following link: #UnmonitoredUnacceptable .

Leading Environmental NGOs Stand Together to Call for 100% Observer Coverage on Industrial Tuna Fishing Vessels

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --13 Leading environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) focused on global tuna conservation announced today that they are standing together to call on Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) that regulate tuna fishing in the Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans to require observer coverage on all industrial tuna fishing vessels.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --13 Leading environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) focused on global tuna conservation announced today that they are standing together to call on Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) that regulate tuna fishing in the Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans to require observer coverage on all industrial tuna fishing vessels.
  • Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) have the power to reduce these risks by requiring 100% observer coverage human and/or electronic on industrial tuna fishing vessels.
  • 100% observer coverage provides the means to mitigate the conservation and compliance issues that put tuna stocks, ocean ecosystems, and tuna supply chains at risk.
  • Consumers can join these NGOs in their call for 100% observer coverage on industrial tuna fishing vessels by adding their signature to the statement of support above by clicking the following link: #UnmonitoredUnacceptable .

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean - A8-0016/2019

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Monday, February 25, 2019

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean

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RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean

Report - Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean - A8-0016/2019 - Committee on Fisheries

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Friday, February 1, 2019

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean

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RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement to Prevent Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean