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World Tuna Day: 2 May 2022
Tuna is one of the world’s most popular seafoods and one of the most economically valuable. In some countries tuna is the main source of protein. Many livelihoods, particularly in island nations, depend on tuna fishing.
In 2021/22 the total global MSC certified sustainable tuna catch reached a record of nearly 2 million tonnes, compared to less than 1 million tonnes in 2017/18.
Here we celebrate the popular and versatile fish and give you everything you need to know about tuna.
Key tuna news, market trends and the latest data, updated quarterly.
Our quick guide with basic facts about different tuna species.
A guide to sustainable tuna fishing and sourcing
Changes on the water are being driven by increasing retailer and consumer demand.
Common tuna questions answered.
How a staple can be a gourmet dish.
How one man's vision brought a sustainable future to Japan's devastated Tōhoku region.
The island nations of the central Pacific don't have much land. But they have an awful lot of ocean - and a precious resource within it.
How ancient techniques and modern management are joining forces to safeguard skipjack – and the communities who rely on it.
There are more than 40,000 MSC certified sustainable fish and seafood products on sale around the world.
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