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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
Fishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News
August 14, 2019
New Study Shows Migratory Tuna Species are Spawning in Pacific Marine Protected Area
Papua New Guinea Turns Toward China, Seeks Help With Tuna Processing Investment
Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Enacts New Crew Welfare Regulations
Thai Union Group Gross Profit Up 13% in 2Q
American Tunaboat Association Loses Lawsuit in Fight Against NMFS
Pacific Island Leaders Renew Shipping Emissions Battle
Climate Change Could Expose More Humans to Mercury in SeafoodFishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – US Tuna Fleet Faces Tenuous
August 6, 2019
US Tuna Fleet Faces Tenuous Future
A Deep Dive into the San Diego Fishing Industry
Century Tuna Maker Posts 9% Increase in Net Income for H1 2019
MSC Renews Certificate for PNA Tuna Fishery
Bluefin Tuna Included on WWF’s List of Species Seafood Buyers Should Avoid
Japan Proposes Larger Catch Quotas for Pacific Bluefin TunaUS tuna fleet faces tenuous future
August 2, 2019
Obscured by the size and impact of the mega-deal announced earlier this month that placed American seafood giant Tri Marine under the control the even-larger conglomerate Bolton Group International was an intriguing footnote: Tri Marine owner Renato Curto would retain ownership of the company’s U.S. fleet….
Read more (seafoodsource.com)2018 Status of Stocks Released
August 2, 2019
NOAA Fisheries has released the 2018 Status of U.S. Fisheries Report to Congress. The report shows continued positive progress with 91 percent of U.S. stocks not subject to overfishing and 82 percent of stocks not overfished. Additionally, one stock–Gulf of Maine smooth skate–was rebuilt, bringing the total number of stocks rebuilt since 2000 to 45. The full report is available on their website.
Read more (NOAA.gov)Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Revenue From Tuna Caught in Pacific EEZs
July 30, 2019
Latest Fishing News : July 23-July 30, 2019
Revenue From Tuna Caught in Pacific EEZs Expected to Decline
Climate Change Will Cost Pacific Islands Approx. USD60 Million in Lost Tuna Revenue
EU, Senegal Sign New Fishing Access Agreement
Princes launches Infused Tuna Fillets
South Pacific Islanders Threatened by Climate Change and OverfishingFishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, July 24, 2019
July 25, 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.