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Philippines’ skipjack catch second-highest in history despite fisheries decline

The Philippines' skipjack tuna harvest surged 31% y-o-y to 236,000t in 2024, marking the second-highest level on record, even as the country's overall fisheries sector contracted by 5%

By Masahiko Takeuchi | Feb. 13, 2025 14:48 GMT
Typical handline fishing vessel used to catch yellowfin tuna in the Philippines. Credit: Blueyou Consulting
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