What's Happening in the Ocean and Why It Matters to You and MeUnsustainable commercial fishing practices put ocean ecosystems and the livelihood...
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Unsustainable commercial fishing practices put ocean ecosystems and the livelihoods of those who depend on them at risk. Not only that, but in areas such as the Pacific islands where fishing is a big part of the economy, the lions’ share of the profits typically go elsewhere. Pacific Island Tuna, a joint venture of TNC and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, aims to change that. It has contracted directly with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to supply canned skipjack tuna for its Great Value brand. The venture uses fair and sustainable fishing practices that prevent overfishing and are fully monitored and verified. Profits will be directed back to the Marshall Islands, with at least 40 percent being invested in community-based conservation and climate resilience projects, including creation and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) and coral reef restoration.
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- Oceanographic Survey
- Ocean engineering