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Closer Does Not Mean More Abundant: Tuna Shifts Its Map in the Pacific

WORLDWIDE
Friday, July 17, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

The warming of the Pacific is modifying the distribution of several tuna species in the Eastern Pacific, temporarily bringing them closer to the California coast. For the industry, this signal does not yet point to an increase in biomass or global supply, but rather to a redistribution of the resource that could alter catching costs and competitiveness between fleets. The first effects of the current El Niño episode are beginning to be felt in one of the world's most valuable fisheries. Recent reports and observations from commercial and recreational fishers indicate an unusually nearshore presence of species such as yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) in southern California waters, favored by sea surface temperatures that are above average. Although the phenomenon has raised expectations of better catches, specialists i... FULL STORY

Worldwide Structural tension and supply paralysis: The global roadmap of the marine ingredients market Jul 17, 00:10 While Peru faces a prolonged freeze in catches and FOB prices become theoretical, fisheries geopolitics in Eur... FULL STORY		Somalia Historic agreement between Somalia and China boosts marine product exports with zero tariff Jul 17, 00:10 The strategic agreement seeks to formalize access to the Asian market, transform the Somali blue economy, and ... FULL STORY

Norway Overhalla Betongbygg to deliver concrete elements for land-based salmon farming (RAS) in Iceland Jul 17, 00:10 The Norwegian company seals a 55 million kroner agreement with First Water to equip its terrestrial recirculat... FULL STORY		Russian Federation Since the beginning of the year, the total Russian fish catch has amounted to more than 2.5 million tons Jul 16, 16:00 Russian fishing fleets record a steady increase in aquatic bioresource catches, driven by the performance of t... FULL STORY

Peru
Jumbo Flying Squid Does Not Necessarily Disappear: It Changes Depth, Location, and Catch Cost
Jul 17, 05:00
The warming of the Pacific is altering the behavior of the Peruvian jumbo flying squid, but official data shows that the fishery continues to record h... FULL STORY

India
The Indian shrimp export boom faces its first hurdle before the farm
Jul 17, 04:00
The Madras High Court must clarify the permits required by coastal hatcheries, while Tamil Nadu plans five integrated export zones and MPEDA promotes ... FULL STORY

European Union
Digital bottleneck in EU traceability system threatens Alaska pollock supply
Jul 17, 02:00
The European Commission grants an emergency extension until November to prevent a collapse in seafood trade after two vessels carrying thousands of to... FULL STORY

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