Bill Carvalho - 2009 Atuna Conference Brussells
June 19, 2009: Filming "After the Catch," w/ the Captains from Deadliest Catch
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Checking out Albacore Vessel: F/V Her Grace |
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Getting to Know the Captains of Deadliest Catch
 Jonathon and Bobby Blocker |
 Jonathon, Keith and Bobby Blocker |
 Phil and Bobby Blocker |
 Jack Webster and Andy |
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Deadliest Catch Captains exchange fishing stories with Jack Webster and Bobby Blocker
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 Jack Webster and Jonathon |
 Phil and Jack Webster |  Jack Webster and Sig |  Bobby Blocker, Johnathon, Andy |
 Keith, Phil, Jack Webster and Bobby Blocker |  Bobby Blocker and Jonathon |  Phil and Bobby Blocker |
 Ben-Cash Cab, Keith and Bobby Blocker |  Keith,Phil, Jack Webster and Bobby Blocker |  Johnathon, Ben-Cash Cab, Bobby Blocker |
 Sig, Jack Webster and Bobby Blocker |  Jonathan |  Phil and Bobby Blocker |
 Bobby Blocker, Sig and Andy Blocker |
2008 American Albacore Fishing Association Members
Seafood Champions Award Winner
First presented in 2006, the Seafood Champion Awards annually recognize individuals and companies for outstanding leadership in promoting environmentally responsible seafood. Seafood choices established the award to honor those in the seafood industry whose past and/or present contributions demonstrate a commitment to innovation that leads to change.
Sunday the 15th of March Co-Founders Natalie and Jack Webster accepted the Seafood Champions Awards in Boston on Behalf of AAFA. AAFA received this renowned international award for their leadership in promoting responsible seafood and commitment to innovation. Every year in Boston the Seafood Choices Alliance hands out the award to the most progressive and innovative entrepreneurs and businesses in the sustainable fisheries sector.
AAFA is honored to receive this Seafood Champion Award. We believe it recognizes and acknowledges the sacrifice, commitment and passion of our fishermen and families. We hope this helps encourage other fisheries to plot their own course toward a successful and sustainable future.
Natalie Webster Troll and Pole Tuna Fishing
Natalie Webster is the granddaughter, daughter, and wife of tuna fishermen so tuna fishing and the ups and downs of the tuna industry have long been part of her life. Five years ago she helped found the American Albacore Fishing Association, a small fishery made up of 21 family-owned boats in San Diego, California. She talks to us about her views of the state of the tuna industry today and how the instability and potential bleak future for the industry can be helped.
NEWS!
AAFA (American Albacore Fishing Association) 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. Click here for full article.
American Albacore Fishing Association, or AAFA
AAFA is a non-profit corporation representing commercial pole & troll 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 & troll fisheries now and into the future.
