A number of U.S. fishing vessels reintroduced themselves to Pacific tuna fishing waters this past week, after nearly two months of absence.
According to Radio NZ, the return was spurred by a recent increase in skipjack tuna market prices around the world, as well as the re-licensing of the U.S. purse seine fleet.
Following the collapse of the tuna treaty between the U.S. tuna fleet and the Pacific Island nations at the onset of the year, a new deal has been forged that reduces the number of fishing days and allows boats to get back in the water.
