World Thuna Day: Sustainability on the advance in Germany!

World Thuna Day: Sustainability on the advance in Germany!

Nouakchott, Mauretanien - On May 2, 2025, the tuna is recognized worldwide, and gratifying news about the stocks of this popular fish type will be presented. According to a survey by Appinio, 63.3 % of Germans consume tuna at least once a month. Thuna is one of the most sought -after fish species worldwide and is the focus of the discussion about sustainable fishing.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is committed intensively for sustainability in fishing and fights against overfishing. Of the 23 commercially used tuna stocks, only two (8.6 %) are considered overfished. This is an improvement by 10 % compared to the previous year. The real Bonito, which is often used for dosenthuna, is not overfished in any ocean according to the current data.

sustainability in focus

A remarkable progress is the increase in sustainable tuna catches: 53 % now come from MSC-certified fishing, an increase of 22 % in 2018. In the past four years, over 70 measures to protect the seas and tuna stocks have been implemented. In German retail, the proportion of sustainable tuna has increased to 82 %. Manufacturers such as Followfood, Hawesta and Fishtales rely on 100 % sustainable tuna, which significantly expands the selection for consumers.

tuna not only offers an excellent taste experience, but is also a nutrient supplier. With a protein content of 22 to 29 g per 100 g of fish and valuable nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, it is a healthy choice. Current tests show that the mercury values of the real bonito are harmless on the German market. Smaller types of tuna also have a lower risk of pollutant enrichment.

global challenges

Although the situation for tuna stocks has improved, many other fish stocks worldwide are in poor condition. Various media report on the effects on the German coastal fishermen in North and Baltic Sea, where fishing is a global business. More fish are more frequently caught than natural offspring can grow back. This raises fundamental questions about responsible fish choice. The discussion about aquaculture is increasingly regarded as a possible solution. Approaches for sustainable fishing in Europe are the focus of current investigations.

An example of sustainable fishing practices can be found in Mauritania, where one of the most fishy sea areas in the world is located off the coast. The fishing sector in Mauritania not only plays a crucial role for local nutrition, but also represents an important industry. But here too there is a risk of overfishing due to increasing fishing numbers, which could have adverse effects on the fish stocks and the food supply to neighboring countries. In order to counteract this, Mauritania has developed plans for sustainable management of fish stocks, supported by Germany.

These plans precisely regulate where, when and how much can be caught. State -of -the -art monitoring techniques, including radar and satellites, ensure that the fishing resources are used sustainably. A special authority for fishing monitoring was founded to ensure compliance with these rules, which makes Mauritania next to South Africa a pioneer in monitoring the fishing industry.