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AAFA (the American Albacore Fishing Association) is a non-profit organization representing commercial pole & line vessels. AAFA seeks to ensure responsible fishery management practices and the participation of vital fishing communities. It supports education regarding responsible fishing methods and promotes the health benefits of tuna consumption along with environmental benefits of sustainable fishery practices. AAFA strives to ensure the economic viability of pole & line fisheries now and into the future.
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Latest Fishing News
FishNews – November 6, 2019
November 7, 2019Fishermen’s News Online
November 6, 2019Why Children (and Pregnant Women) May Want to Eat More Fish
November 4, 2019
Does fish make children smarter? There is some evidence that it might.
In two reviews of data from 44 studies, researchers have concluded that eating seafood during pregnancy and childhood is associated with improved performance on tests of mental skills. The analyses, published in the journal PLEFA, included 29 studies with 102,944 mother-child pairs, and 15 reports on 25,031 children under 18….Read more (nytimes.com)Fishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, October 30, 2019
October 31, 2019FishNews – October 23, 2019
October 24, 2019
NOAA Celebrates Seafood Month 2019
Essential Fish Habitat Keeps Sustainable Seafood on Your Plate
U.S.-Caught Sharks Are a Sustainable Food Choice
Scientists Suggest Suitable Sites for Offshore Blue Mussel Farms
2019 Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program Awards
Endangered Species Report to Congress 2017–2018
View NewsletterFishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, October 16, 2019
October 18, 2019Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Taiwan Cuts Ties with Solomon Islands
September 17, 2019
Taiwan Cuts Ties with Solomon Islands, Accuses China of ‘Dollar Diplomacy’
Redflagged Vessels May Lose Big: FFA
American Samoa’s Governor Fears Closure of American Samoa’s Biggest Employer
‘Unfair’ Fee Discourages Tuna Processing and Fishing Industry
Climate Redistribution of Tuna May Mean a Loss of USD 60 Million for Pacific by 2050
Report Finds Transshipments in Western, Central Pacific Likely UnderreportedNOAA Fisheries FishNews – September 11, 2019
September 12, 2019
Important Vessel Notifications
Certificate of Documentation (COD) Guidance During Application Processing Delays
July 16, 2019The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is experiencing delays in the time necessary to issue a Certificate of Documentation (COD) due to performance issues associated with its Information Technology (IT) System. The following guidance is provided on the website here
2019 Canadian Vessel List
June 20, 2019
AAFA has been awarded the Marine Stewardship Council's coveted eco-label for sustainable fishing. Products from the AAFA tuna fishery may now carry the Marine Stewardship Council eco-label which will distinguish it as a certified sustainable and well-managed fishery. This is the first tuna fishery in the world to receive the accolade.