Participants at the Sashimi Fest 2026 in Los Cabos, Mexico, set a new Guinness World Records benchmark after assembling a 1,200-meter sashimi dish made from 28,000 thin slices of fresh tuna. The feat surpasses the previous record set in Mazatlán, where more than 300 chefs and culinary students created a one-kilometer-long dish using over 19,000 pieces of tuna.

The Fest was held as part of the annual ‘Fiestas Tradicionales San José del Cabo,’ to honor the city’s patron saint, and the recognition goes to the municipality of Los Cabos. About 500 people took part in the effort, including internationally recognized chefs who contributed to the previous record-setting attempt, which was formally certified by Guinness World Records.

The Spanish Association of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (AGAC), which operates purse seiners, was awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its long-standing commitment to ocean sustainability. The event was held in Gijón, Spain, last week as part of MSC’s ‘Seas Forever’ campaign to promote the consumption of certified sustainable tuna and other seafood, and raising awareness on protecting marine ecosystems. The award recognizes AGAC’s sustained work in favor of responsible fishing, certified under the international standards of MSC, reported Spanish news site Revista Ejecutivos.

Several companies and their sustainability efforts were lauded at the ‘Seas Forever’ week. This included the Bermeo World Tuna Capital (BWTC) for its work under the ‘Promotion of Sustainable Fishing’ category. Alberto Martin, Director of MSC in Spain and Portugal, explained that “we are moving towards a model that guarantees healthier seas today and resources for future generations.” AGAC has vessels operating in various oceans. Earlier this year, it announced that its western skipjack catches in the Atlantic Ocean received the MSC certification.

Vietnamese tuna fishers and small traders are benefiting from better catches in the Pacific Ocean, which have pushed fresh tuna prices down in recent weeks. Skipjack weighing more than 1.5 kg is currently sold between VND 80,000 (USD 3.05) and VND 90,000 (USD 3.43) per kilo, while smaller tuna is priced below VND 70,000 (USD 2.67). The fish is mainly delivered to local markets. The latest rates are down by about 10 percent to 15 percent compared to the past couple of months. Traders say landings have increased in recent days, easing prices, and current levels will remain favorable for both sellers and buyers, according to Vietnamese news outlet Quang Ngai TV.

The increased catches have also been supported by a policy shift announced by the Vietnamese government in December, which suspended the 50-centimeter minimum size rule for several marine species, including skipjack and other tuna-like fish, after pressure from fishers and traders.