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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 – Scientists Find Mystery Killer Whales Off Chile
March 14, 2019Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Pacific Islands Look at New Initiatives for Sustainable Fishing
March 11, 2019
Latest Fishing News
Pacific Islands Look At New Initiatives For Sustainable Fishing
PNA Officials Prepare For Big Agenda In Palau
PNA To Look At Increasing Value Of Vessel Day Scheme, Extending It To Longliners
Bigeye Tuna Fishery Gains MSC Certification For First Time
Fresh Bluefin Tuna Price Falls SharplyFishNews – March 6, 2019
March 7, 2019
HIGHLIGHTS
NOAA Fisheries at Seafood Expo – Booth #181
Formal Review of NOAA’s Aquaculture Science
New Measures to End Shortfin Mako Overfishing
Help Right Whales: Give Them Space
2019 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards
View NewsletterMSC Opens Consultations to Ban Certification of ‘Compartmentalized’ Fisheries, Like Free School Tuna
March 5, 2019
The Marine Stewardship Council is taking steps to ban the practice of certified fisheries also participating in non-certified fisheries on the same trip. This was the issue that came up nearly ten years ago when the first Pacifical tuna fisheries were certified, with the requirement that vessels segregate catches from free school tuna (which had a certificate) and catches from FAD tuna, which did not. Skipjack tuna caught with FADS is not eligible for MSC certification due to the high bycatch of… Read more (seafoodnews.com)Fishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Draft EIS for Pebble Mine Released
SE Alaska Faces Great OA Impact
Fisheries Topics Dominate SWAMC Economic SummitBuilding a Future for Japan’s Fisheries Industry
February 19, 2019It’s well known that catches of bluefin tuna, eel, Pacific saury, and other species have been poor lately. This may sound as though it’s a problem pertaining just to this year, but the truth is that Japan’s catches, excluding pelagic fishery, have been in straight decline for over 20 years and are on track to fall to zero by 2050. This is not just happenstance; structural issues are to blame….Read more (nippon.com)
International Pole & Line Foundation’s newsletter
February 19, 2019
Indonesia Lands Remarkable Victory
Events: Join IPNLF in Boston at the Seafood Expo North America in March
View NewsletterFishNews – February 13, 2019
February 19, 2019
Whale Week is over but join us as we discover more about these awe-inspiring marine mammals and our work with partners to conserve and protect them.
Also learn about the $20,000 reward that NOAA is offering for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction in the shootings of California sea lions in and around West Seattle. That and more.
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Important Vessel Notifications
2019 General Membership Satellite Meetings
March 13, 2019
San Diego: Thursday April 4th – Sycuan Casino and Resort
Medford: Monday April 8th – Hilton Garden Inn Medford
Astoria: Tuesday April 9th – Cannery Pier HotelPlease see flyer above for RSVP info
NOTICE TO FISHERMEN–Now to approx July 18, ExxonMobil ROV pipeline survey (Heritage, Harmony, and Hondo to shore).
July 13, 2018Now to approx July 18 ExxonMobil has an ROV inspection in the water now at the ExxonMobil SYU pipeline between Heritage, Harmony, and Hondo to shore.
Read more (americanalbacore.com)Fishing and Port Access Requirements for U.S. North Pacific Albacore Tuna Vessels in the Canadian EEZ
May 31, 2018Guide for Complying With the Vessel Fishing Requirements of the U.S. – Canada Albacore Treaty
May 31, 2018SeaView Fishing by Ocean Imaging – SeaView version 3.5.3! AAFA Special: $100 off with this order form (PDF form attached).
February 20, 2018Safety Alert – Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
November 13, 2017United States Coast Guard Headquarters – Inspections and Compliance Directorate Washington, DC – November 13, 2017
Safety Alert 12-17Don’t be inflamed about what you have to do!
Kidde has made this extinguisher recall and replacement easy for you.This safety alert provides information related to Kidde brand fire extinguishers. Nearly 40 Million extinguishers involving 134 different models have been recalled. These fire extinguishers were manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017….
Read Full AlertSafety Advisory 01-17 – Renewing Certificates of Documentation USCG
September 27, 2017Safety Advisory 01-17Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation Services Be Aware of Third Party Service ProvidersThe U.S. Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), located in Falling Waters, West Virginia, is the only entity authorized to issue Certificates of Documentation (CODs), Form CG-1270, valid for a period of one year from date of issuance…Read more (usmsa.org)
AAFA Vessels Covered under MSC Chain of Custody
August 10, 2017
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.