Aquatic Animal Welfare - Tuna Industry Considerations

Growing momentum from policymakers, industry leaders, and public opinion underscores the urgency of addressing tuna welfare. In 2024, a EU Parliament Resolution called for animal welfare guidance in the next Common Fisheries Policy, while key industry actors like Blueyou and the FIA PNG are leading the way, having already adopted tuna welfare policies. With 91% of Europeans supporting fish welfare on par with other farmed animals, tuna welfare policies can help companies improve transparency and meet evolving public demands. Tuna welfare is not just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic priority for sustainable success.

To address this, ALI has published our first-ever welfare guide specifically targeting tuna. Based on the intersections of welfare, product quality, and food safety, the guide shares distinct, actionable recommendations for companies to consider when incorporating welfare policies for tuna. It also provides examples of companies that are taking initiative in this area already, with an aim to inspire others to meet the same standards and join the growing industry-wide shift toward humane fishing. Because tuna welfare in fisheries has historically been a heavily neglected topic, these policies have the potential to catalyze change in a multi-billion dollar industry.