Taking Action
We can all take steps to ensure canned tuna remains an affordable, convenient, healthy and tasty snack for generations to come.
What you can do
Consumers can make a difference by purchasing tuna with the least environmental impact. In Australia, this means choosing by species (Skipjack), area of catching (WCPO) and by fishing method (Pole and Line or Purse-Seine). So, look for these on the label or on company websites.
What brands and retailers can do
Brands can help by making more information available to consumers about their products, working with suppliers to improve traceability, supporting the science that supports fisheries and conservation management, and supporting industry efforts to reduce bycatch on FADs.
What governments can do
Governments are responsible for implementing conservation measures, managing monitoring and compliance regimes, and adequately resourcing independent scientific research and analysis.
What environmental organisations can do
NGOs (like WWF, Greenpeace and ISSF) can continue to raise awareness among consumers of tuna sustainability issues, and to work responsibly with industry and Governments to find workable solutions where issues are evident.
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Links
For more information about tuna sustainability in the WCPO and globally, browse the following websites: