Patagonia is a true haven for tuna fishing enthusiasts, offering some of the most exhilarating and rewarding experiences in the sport. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and remote location, this region at the southern…
World Tuna Day (WTD) is celebrated annually on May 2nd to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and promote sustainable fishing practices. The inception of WTD traces back to 2012 when it was launched…
Drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) are a major fishing mode for tropical tuna purse seine fisheries worldwide. However, the extent of dFAD use remains poorly understood. We present novel approaches for estimating annual dFAD deployments…
A regional fishing body representing eight Pacific tuna nations has questioned the sponsorship behind a new report on observer deaths, that was financed by a UK company. The report by NGO Charity Human Rights at…
I am grateful to my former colleague Maurice Brownjohn who provided me with valuable comments and corrections on the various chapters.
Maurice Brownjohn OBE was born in England on September 4, 1959. Growing up in the UK inshore fishing industry. With an Honours degree in fishery science, he moved to PNG in 1981, to work in community fisheries development. In 1987, Brownjohn moved back to the private sector establishing a…
Understanding the impact of modern fishing techniques is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) tuna fishery — the largest tuna fishery in the world that accounts for 55%…
In an effort to increase purse seine fishing efficiency for tropical tunas, over 30,000 drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) are deployed every year by fishers in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). The use…
Parties to the Nauru Agreement’s (PNA’s) CEO Ludwig Kumoru and PNA Commercial Manager Maurice Brownjohn met with PII CEO Jerry Kramer last week for a small signing ceremony that sets the stage for a big…
US – Bumble Bee Seafoods, North Americas premium seafood company, has signed an agreement with Pacifical to purchase and promote MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified tuna coming from eight member countries of the Parties to…