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After 80-Day Stand-Off, Fishing Boats Resume Operations Uruguay
After an intense 80-day labor dispute, fishing boats are once again setting sail from Uruguayan ports.
MONTEVIDEO - The conflict, which pitted labor unions against business leaders, has finally r...
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna's Diet Is Changing, Worrying Scientists United States
Scientists at the University of Maine have documented a notable shift in the diet of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, a finding with significant implications for conservation and the fishing ...
Papua New Guinea to Cease Tuna Exports, Mandating In-Country Processing Papua New Guinea
In a bold move to create local jobs and boost the economy, the Papua New Guinea government has announced a new policy requiring all tuna caught in its waters to be processed domestically, using a new ...