Science:Nature
Tuna is a popular seafood choice, but the tuna fishing industry has a number of potential environmental impacts. Casey and Sara talk through how you can determine which tuna is a more sustainable choice simply by the information provided right on the can.
Resources for this episode:
Statista: U.S. Consumption of Tuna
National Geographic: How to Pick the Most 'dolphin-safe' Tuna
Seafood Watch: Tips for Choosing Sustainable Canned Tuna
National Geographic: These Popular Tuna Species are No Longer Endangered
Human Rights Watch: Hidden Chains: Rights Abuses and Forced Labor in Thailand's Fishing Industry
Investigation finds suspected human rights abuse by suppliers of major US and Taiwanese seafood companyBusiness and Human Rights Resource Centre: Global Labor Justice - International Labor Rights Forum Sues Global Tuna Giant Bumble Bee Over False Advertising of ‘Fair and Safe’ Fishing Practices
NPR: Is Sustainable Seafood Really Sustainable?
AquaDocs: Fish Stakes
Seafood Watch: Fishing and Farming Methods
NOAA: Fishing Gear: Pelagic Longlines
Atuna: Wild Tuna vs. Farmed
Wild Planet: Sustainability and Sourcing FAQs
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