Tuna: on the brink of extinction

Tuna - one of the world's favourite fish - provides a critical part of the diet of millions of people across the globe. It is also the core of the luxury sashimi markets. But rampant over-fishing is pushing these incredible creatures to the brink of extinction; there simply aren't enough fish to sustain the world's voracious appetite for tuna.

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Activists project an animation on Pacific tuna destruction onto Sajo Industries

Projecting change for our oceans in South Korea

From our brand new Korean office, Oceans team leader at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Lagi Toribau, reports from the Rainbow Warrior's latest action: taking...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 1 July, 2011 - 14:04
GPNZ tinned tuna activists outside Sealord HQ in Auckland

Change your tuna goes global as NZ and Canada turn the heat on their tins

Our campaign for sustainable tinned tuna has gained huge public and media support in the UK, acclaimed as ‘one of the most successful environmental campaigns...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 20 June, 2011 - 15:51
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches Fish Fight Europe outside the EU Commission

Fish Fight brings the battle to Europe

From the UK to Europe: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight has become an incredible force for change, with over 678 100 emails sent calling for an end to...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 31 May, 2011 - 17:35
Fishingboats arriving to Tarrafal, Santiago, Cape Verde.

African Voices slideshow: local fishing communities under threat

On Sunday the latest leg of African Voices begins, as three delegates from West African fishing communities arrive in London to start a tour of the UK,...
Posted by Gemma Freeman - 12 May, 2011 - 17:00
Tuna caught in the Pacific Ocean

A change in tuna policy: Morrisons move means all UK supermarkets switch

Brilliant news! Morrisons has announced a new policy on tinned tuna, committing to stop sourcing fish caught via destructive fishing methods: this means...
Posted by Willie - 12 April, 2011 - 09:35

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