Knee-Deep in the Ocean Speech from Tuvalu to #COP26

Standing less than 2 meters (6.6 ft) above sea level, Tuvalu – together with Tokelau and Kiribati – are among the most vulnerable nations on earth. “We cannot wait for speeches when the sea is rising around us,” Says Min. Kofe.

Fighting against sea-level rise comes at a great cost for Pacifical nations, and tuna is the major contributor to these nations’ revenues, which are desperately needed to build protective barriers.

Ask your supplier to show proof that the fish comes from the Pacifical PNA region which assures that each can contribute to them keeping their feet dry.

#tuvalu #climatechange #sealevelrise #tuna #tunanations #pacificaltuna

Almost 80% of all Purse Seine tuna in the…

Almost 80% of all Purse Seine tuna (both FAD- and Free School) in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean is caught in the Pacifical PNA Zone.

The only ocean with all commercial tuna species in the GREEN! This is not by chance. The rigid sustainability management measures and the ‘Vessel Day Scheme’ implemented by the PNA, have been key contributors.

TRUTH: Mercury in tuna is NOT toxic, selenium neutralizes…

There are no proven cases of negative effects of human tuna consumption related to mercury (Hg), instead, the positive effects of eating tuna are well documented. When consuming tuna, the mercury level is neutralized by the selenium (Se) level in tuna, making it harmless for us.

But if you still want to guarantee your tuna comes with the lowest mercury concentration, ask your supplier for proof that it was caught in PNA waters, studies show our region’s tuna is the clear winner!

Check out the study for further information on this: https://lnkd.in/d2GjfDXz

#mercury #eatmoretuna #tunaissafe #tuna #sustainability #oceanconservation #mercury #research #saveourtuna #pacificaltuna #chooseright #sustainableseafood #foodsafety

Climate-driven tuna redistribution will harm our tuna-dependent nations

Fishing license fees provide on average 37% of total PNA governments revenues, for Tokelau even 98% . In the long term, this climate change effect will be catastrophic, reducing much-needed revenue for our nations’ education, health care, and infrastructure.

You can make a difference; Ask your supplier for MSC tuna caught within the sustainably managed PNA Exclusive Economic Zone, and support the PNA people!

Interesting research with more info: https://lnkd.in/gKy2HKqn

#climatechange #tuna #sealevelrise #oceanconservation #climate #sustainability #foodsecurity #people #education #sdgs

Small Island Nations, Large Ocean States!

Astonishing to see the difference in land and water surface of the Pacifical PNA countries, but even more remarkable to realize these small island nations successfully maintain and guard the healthy state of 50% of the world’s skipjack, which fills most tuna cans.

Sustainable management is THE key driver for the Pacifical PNA people, it’s about their survival. But also ours!

Health is a human right

Also for tuna crews and observers. The potential risk of them COVID-19 contracting and/or transmitting it on tuna fishing vessels is one that neither they, their families, or our tuna nations should be exposed to. Vaccinations are an crucial step to keep our people at sea and on the islands safe.

It is real good to see our Pacifical PNA and other ministers highlighting this need and making a loud call for the prioritization of the vaccination of observers, fishing crew, and seafarers as frontline workers against COVID-19.

“We want to see all of our people back out there, earning their livelihoods and being able to take care of their families, but even more crucially, we must ensure their health and safety is protected from COVID19,” said Fiji Minister for Fisheries, Honourable Semi Koroilavesau.

MSC’s tuna future in the hands of LAGGARDS!

The Pacifical PNA nations have been more than 10 years on a successful journey to make and keep the WCPO the GREENEST ocean for all tuna species ( 800,000 MT of PNA catch is MSC Eligible).
By putting the future of this most successful MSC fishery into the hands of the WCPFC, an RFMO that decides based on CONSENSUS, and has its progress continuously obstructed by a few laggards, is a slap in the face of our people, front runners in managing 25% of world’s tuna towards sustainability.

Happy Independence Day Kiribati!

A beautiful tuna-rich country with one of the most unique geographic locations! The only country in the world located in all 4 hemispheres. A large ocean state; the Kiribati EEZ is slightly bigger than the country of India.

And yes, Kiribati is pronounced “Kiri-Bass”.

We love you Kiribati. Happy birthday!

Check out this great video put together by Kiribati international students at the University of Waikato
https://lnkd.in/gJQn9mV

#kiribati #independenceday #choosepacifical

A Drowning Paradise In The South Pacific

BEING WASHED AWAY by #climatechange that is what the Kiribati People fear. Their homes are barely above the ever rising #sealevel, but they are finding hope in #tuna….. Almost 70% of the entire Kiribati government revenue comes from tuna, it has risen from $27 million in 2008 to $160 million last year!

With that money the Kiribati people are working on an ambitious plan to dredge sand from inside lagoon of the ring-shaped atolls and raise the islands in the most populated areas to save their homes, secure water supplies and provide a safe and healthy future for their children.

Witness how they are fighting back in this great documentary by @DW Deutsche Welle: