World Tuna Day

Tuna is one of the world’s most popular fish – whether in sushi, sandwiches or salads – and it plays a big role in feeding people and supporting ocean health. That’s why World Tuna Day is so important: it’s a chance to recognise how vital tuna is and why choosing sustainably caught tuna matters. Half of the world’s wild tuna catch now comes from fisheries that meet the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) sustainability standard. That means they’re fishing in a way that protects tuna populations, minimises harm to ocean habitats, and helps ensure there’s enough tuna for future generations. The progress we’re seeing today is thanks to over 180 tuna fisheries around the world that are committed to sustainable practices. But that work needs to continue, and World Tuna Day is a great reminder that our everyday choices – like checking for the blue MSC label – really do count. Tuna is being protected through global efforts to ensure it’s fished sustainably: 54% of the global tuna catch is now...

This event will bring together fisheries experts from national, regional and global levels, to explore the implications of the BBNJ Agreement for fisheries, how fisheries can be integrated into implementation and why strong cooperation between the BBNJ Agreement and fisheries is crucial. Related Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Fisheries and the BBNJ Agreement (BBNJ PrepCom2 Side Event)? Side Events

On May 2nd ; The World Tuna Day 2025 will be observed to raise awareness about the importance of tuna conservation and sustainable fishing practices. The day will highlight the vital role tuna plays in global food security, economic development, and marine biodiversity and address the concerns about overexploitation of tuna species.  To participate to the  World Tuna Day , Please Register to the virtual-event!  

The International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species in the North Pacific Ocean (ISC)  was established in 1995 for the purpose of enhancing scientific research and cooperation for conservation and rational utilization of tuna and tuna-like species (HMS) of the North Pacific Ocean, and to establish the scientific groundwork for the conservation and rational utilization of the HMS in the North Pacific Ocean , Rules and Procedures:  Operations Manual Meeting and Workshops: Explore the Schedule of the ISC Future Meetings 2025!

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission ( WCPFC ) was established by the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPF Convention) which entered into force on 19 June 2004.  The 21st Regular Session of the WCPF was held from 28 Nov 2024 to 3 Dec 2024 in Suva, Fiji.

The  International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) oversees the conservation and management of a variety of Atlantic marine species, including tunas, swordfish, marlin and sharks, and adopts measures to minimize bycatch of turtles and seabirds associated with these fisheries. This responsibility is shared among ICCAT’s 52 members, including the United States. Tuna  RFMOs are intergovernmental organizations that carry out data collection, scientific monitoring and management of tuna and tuna-like resources. Register to participate to the ICCAT/CICTA/CICAA upcoming meetings First Virtual Working Group on Sustainable Financial Position for ICCAT Meeting (VWG-SF) Online 10-13 Feb Working Group on Stock Assessment Methods Meeting (WGSAM) Hybrid, Madrid (Spain) 11-12 Feb Online Reporting Technology Working Group Meeting (WG-ORT) Online 4-6 Mar Panel 2 Intersessional Meeting Hybrid, Madrid (Spain) 10-14 Mar Shortfin Mako Shark Data Preparatory Meeting Hyb...