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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
Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Canned Tuna Sales Soar Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 24, 2020
Latest Fishing News
Coronavirus: As Canned Tuna Fly Off Shelves, Operations of US Boats Are Compromised
Warmest Oceans Ever Force Tuna Titan to Start Protecting Fish
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Amata Urges Fishing Access for National Food Security
Retail Seafood Sales Soar, but Fresh Seafood Counters Closing Across US
Temporary Suspension of New Crew Members on Foreign Tuna Vessels
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Latest Fishing News
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Chinese Government Document Calls for Development of Domestic Tuna Market
Coronavirus Impacts Seafood to and from China
Why Oil Prices Are Crashing and What It MeansFishNews – March 5, 2020
March 5, 2020
Secretary of Commerce Allocates $65 Million for Fishery Disasters
Carrie Selberg Robinson Appointed New Director for NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation
Alaska: Sand Lance Growth Patterns Begin to Emerge in First Salish Sea Study
Pacific Islands: NOAA’s Drone Use Makes a Huge Splash at Recent Demo in Hawai‘i
Pacific Islands: Hope for Coral Reef Recovery in American Samoa? Preliminary Observations from the Field
Southeast: Reward Increases to More than $50,000 in Cases of Florida Dolphins Shot and StabbedClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Thai Union’s Profits Hit New High Despite Drop in Sales Value
February 19, 2020
Thai Union’s Profits Hit New High Despite Drop in Sales Value
American Samoa Calls on US for More Help with Disaster Resilience, Economy
Tuna Production Grows 5600% in the Last 12 Years
Filipino Tuna Company Century Pacific says they are 100% ‘Plastic Neutral’
10-Minute Video Regarding the Current State of the American Samoa Tuna Industry – PBS
Spanish Tuna Vessel F/V Albacora 6 Sinks off Ivory CoastFishNews February 6, 2020
February 7, 2020
Highlights: Introducing the Fish Stock Sustainability Index 3.0
Alaska: Alaska Charter Halibut Operators: Register Your Charter Halibut Permit
West Coast: Pacific Coast Plan Identifies Ways to Improve Regional Recreational Fishing Data Collection Efforts
Veteran Makes Progress While Restoring Fish Habitat in Oregon
Pacific Islands: Partner in the Spotlight: U.S. Coast Guard District 14
International Whales of Mystery: Uncovering the Identity of Humpback Whales Breeding in the Mariana Archipelago
View NewsletterClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Tuna Sector Eyes Recovery From Record Low Prices
January 22, 2020
Seafood Industry Awaits Full Details Before Celebrating the ‘Phase One; of US-China Deal
Beyond Plant-Based Meat, General Mills is Now Investing in Plant-Based Seafood
PNA Buys “Revolutionary” Fisheries Information Management System
Tuna Sector Eyes Recovery From Record Low Prices
Calvo, Atunlo Collaborate to Promote MSC in the Canary Islands
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January 9, 2020
Highlights
$1.6 Million Available to Support Recovery Actions for North Atlantic Right Whales
Putting Endangered Species on the Map
Nominations Sought for New Recreational Electronic Reporting Task Force
Alaska – Tracking Cod in the Aleutian Islands
West Coast – California Ecosystem Surveys Give Insight on Ocean Changes to Come
eDNA Expands Species Surveys to Capture a More Complete Picture
View NewsletterClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Marshall Islands Push for Better Tuna Data
December 31, 2019
Marshall Islands Push for Better Tuna Data
Yellowfin Tuna Quotas Reached, Vessels Idle in Seychelles Until New Year
Growth spurt: Business Booms for Plant-Based Seafood Alternatives
Skipjack Tuna Raw Material Prices in the Uptrend
Eight Indonesian One-by-One Tuna Fisheries Embark upon MSC Certification
New Zealand Supports Hookpod for Sea-bird Bycatch Solution
Important Vessel Notifications
San Diego General Meeting Friday April 3 | Cancelled
March 7, 2020
Please check back for more info as it develops.
Ocean Imaging AAFA Promo
February 26, 2020Guide for Complying with the Vessel Fishing Requirements of the U.S. Canada Albacore Treaty 2019
January 16, 2020
This guide is intended to help owners and operators of West Coast albacore fishing vessels understand their obligations if they wish to fish for albacore in Canadian waters, transit through Canadian waters without fishing, or use Canadian ports during the summer albacore fishing season
Read more (NOAA.gov)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.