In W25 in the tuna landscape, it was reported that the global tuna fish market reached a value of USD 40.61 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 51.76 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% during the forecast period. The Brazilian delegation has advocated for maintaining Brazil's current catch quota of 6.04 thousand tons of yellowfin tuna at the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) meeting in Spain. Discussions were centered around the proposed worldwide catch limit of 73 thousand tons, with Brazil supporting the limit and proposing criteria for its equitable distribution among member countries. The negotiations were held during the 3rd Intersectional Meeting of Panel one of the Commission.
The Department of the Environment, Sustainability, Heritage, and Climate Change (DESHCC) has announced the start of the Bluefin tuna fishing season in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW). Anglers require a Class K license and adhere to a total allowable catch of 25 tonnes, split into two parts. The first part of the quota will be in effect from 16th June to 25th July, while the second part will run from 6th August to 14th October 2022. A dedicated landing station has been set up at the North Mole (No. 1 Jetty) for reporting and weighing catches, with specific guidelines to follow. The European Parliament has approved a new fisheries agreement with Mauritius, allowing the European Union (EU) tuna fleet to increase its catch of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean. The EU will be able to catch up to 5.5 thousand tonnes of tuna per year, compared to the previous limit of 4 thousand tonnes. The EU will provide additional financial support to Mauritius, with a total of USD 3.15 million (EUR 2.9 million) in payments over the next four years. This agreement aims to support Mauritius' fisheries policy and promote the development of its tuna industry in the Indian Ocean. On the other hand, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has released a statement addressing recent media articles regarding the scaling back of tuna processing operations in the country. The NFA clarifies that the closure of processing plants is not due to a lack of fish stocks in PNG waters, as the tuna stock status is healthy. PNG contributes 17% of the entire tuna catch in Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) waters, amounting to approximately 453.05 thousand metric tonnes of tuna.
