Bluefin tuna closure 8/12/25

[AndyS]

On the other side of the Atlantic in places like Spain the Bluefin fishery is controlled by pirates and kickbacks. ICCAT knows there is nothing they can do to stop them.

Spain is a major player in the global bluefin tuna industry, both in fishing and farming. The Mediterranean and Atlantic are key fishing areas, with Barbate, Cadiz, and Almeria being important ports. The industry is tightly regulated by ICCAT quotas to ensure sustainability. Spain also leads in bluefin tuna farming, raising caught juveniles in sea cages. A significant portion of Spain's tuna production, especially from farming, is exported to Japan for sushi and sashimi.