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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
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January 9, 2020
Highlights
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Marshall Islands Push for Better Tuna Data
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December 17, 2019
Report Indicates Key Tuns Stocks in Western and Central Pacific Ocean Are Healthy
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December 10, 2019
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National Tuna Action Plan for Ecuador
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The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: 40 Years of Successful Regional Cooperation
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Pacific Meeting to Target Control of Tuna Fisheries
Declaration of Continued Public Health Emergency — Effective Immediately in American Samoa
Important Vessel Notifications
San Diego General Meeting Friday April 3 | Sycuan Casino
January 20, 2020
Guide 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.