Sustainable and equitable skipjack tuna

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Cans of tuna containing pole and line caught tuna.

Pole and line fishing is a selective way of catching tuna that has the potential to be the most environmentally and socially sound method of fishing skipjack.

Sourcing sustainable skipjack tuna from the Pacific

Sources of sustainable and equitable tuna are currently limited but many coastal states, such as the Pacific Island Countries, are in prime position to develop a sustainable and equitable pole and line fishing industry. Having a purchaser guarantee is a key factor to encourage and empower tuna-rich coastal states to limit the access of foreign industrial fleets in their waters and develop a sustainable and equitable skipjack tuna industry.

See also:

To find out more about sustainble pole & line  tuna fisheries please refer to the reports below:

• Retailer's guide to Sustainable and Equitable Pole and Line Skipjack
• Taking Tuna out of the Can - Retailer's Roles in Rescuing the World's Favourite Fish
• Case Study: Developing sustainable and equitable pole and line fisheries for Skipjack
• Plundering the Pacific report
• Taking tuna out of the can - Rescue Plan for the World's Favourite Fish
• Fishy business: Stolen Pacific tuna in the European market
• Where have all the tuna gone?