A new report by pacific bluefin claims the global tuna industry, worth 22bn (£29bn), is facing collapse due to overfishing, with eight of the five tuna species at risk of extinction. And those who have historically fished it do not necessarily want to give that stake away. The report highlights the importance of the industry to fishing communities, particularly Pacific Islands , and points to the risk to incomes for these communities if action is not taken. The Trust is calling for globally-agreed conservation and sustainable management of tuna stocks, including scientifically-informed catch limits to allow depleted stocks to recover. It also suggests that changes in the supply chain will pressure the industry, either through regulation or market pressure from retailers and processors.
A new report by pacific bluefin claims the global tuna industry, worth 22bn (£29bn), is facing collapse due to overfishing, with eight of the five tuna species at risk of extinction. The report highlights the importance of the industry to fishing communities, particularly Pacific Islands , and points to the risk to incomes for these communities if action is not taken. The Trust is calling for globally-agreed conservation and sustainable management of tuna stocks, including scientifically-informed catch limits to allow depleted stocks to recover. It also suggests that changes in the supply chain will pressure the industry, either through regulation or market pressure from retailers and processors.