World Tuna Day

World Tuna Day, observed annually on May 2, highlights the importance of tuna and the need for sustainably managed fish stocks. Tuna are highly migratory, with some species traveling thousands of miles across oceans. They are also an important source of food, nutrition, employment, livelihoods, and economic activity for many countries. The United Nations explains that the observance supports sustainable management of fish stocks and draws attention to the pressures created by rising demand and overfishing.

The idea for World Tuna Day was proposed by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement during a 2011 meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly designated May 2 as the observance, and the first UN-recognized World Tuna Day took place in 2017. Since then, the day has provided an opportunity to discuss responsible fishing, conservation, food security, and the coastal communities that depend on tuna.

How to Observe World Tuna Day

Celebrate by learning where the tuna you buy comes from and choosing products that provide evidence of responsible fishing. If you purchase tuna, look for a sustainability certification such as the blue MSC label. You can also share information about tuna conservation, read about sustainable fisheries, or prepare a tuna dish while considering the importance of protecting tuna stocks and the marine environment.

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