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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
The American Albacore Fishing Association & Responsible Offshore Development Alliance Respond to Seaspiracy
March 25, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. , UNITED STATES, March 25, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — The American Albacore Fishing Association (AAFA), a non-profit marketing organization representing commercial pole & line, troll fishing vessels, and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), a broad membership-based coalition of fishing industry associations and fishing companies, announce today their response to the Netflix film, Seaspiracy Read more (einpresswire.com)
NOAA FishNews March 11th- Highlights
March 11, 2021NOAA FishNews – Highlights
March 5, 2021Give Us Your Input on Making Fisheries and Protected Resources More Resilient to Climate Change
March 2, 2021
NOAA is launching an agency-wide effort to gather initial public input on Section 216(c) of the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. This section directs NOAA to collect recommendations on how to make fisheries, including aquaculture, and protected resources more resilient to climate change. Submit your comments by April 2, 2021 to OceanResources.Climate@noaa.gov.A cursory look at undersea data cables
February 28, 2021
Nearly 750,000 miles of cable already connect the continents to support our insatiable demand for communication and entertainment. Companies have typically pooled their resources to collaborate on undersea cable projects, like a freeway for them all to share. “People think that data is in the cloud, but it’s not,” said Jayne Stowell, who oversees the construction of Google’s undersea cable projects. “It’s in the ocean.”….Read more (nytimes.com)Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Thai Union Scored Record Profits in 2020
February 23, 2021
Thai Union Scored Record Profits in 2020
Marshalls Follows Palau, FSM in Initiating Forum Withdrawal
Authority in Seychelles to Ensure Agreed Quote of Bycatch is Landed by Tuna Vessels
Chinese Fishing Captains Face Jail, Big Fines for Alleged Illegal Fishing in Vanuatu
China’s Fishing in South American Waters Raises Questions, FearsClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – WCPFC Extends Observer Suspension Through 15 May
February 16, 2021
WCPFC Extends Observer Suspension Through 15 May
Breakthrough Commitment To Sustainability From Asda Welcomed by Marine Wildlife Charities
Seafood Giant Thai Union Secures $400M in First Sustainability Loan
COVID-19 Operating Protocols for the Fishing Sector in the Pacific
Action Needed on Pelagic Drift Net Fishing
The Bumble Bee Seafood Company Announces SVP of Global Corporate ResponsibilityFishNews – February 11, 2021
February 11, 2021
Alaska: Partners Provide Critical Support in Unprecedented Year for Alaska Research and Fisheries Management
New Genetic Study Makes it Possible to Accurately Estimate Age of Endangered Whale While It Is Alive
West Coast: Genetic Resiliency of Elwha River Steelhead Outlasts Dams, New Study Finds
Long-Term Coastal Surveys Reveal Marine Success Stories and Tough Challenges
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Important Vessel Notifications
RODA year in review
January 12, 2021
The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) would like to share with you our Year in Review describing the work our team has done over the past 18 months, viewable online or in the attachment. Hard copies have been mailed to all RODA members.
Read more (rodafisheries.org/)2020 Canadian Vessel List
June 17, 2020Ocean Imaging AAFA Promo
February 26, 2020Certificate 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
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.