New technology will be used to improve tuna traceability in an attempt to stop illegal and unsustainable fishing practices in the Pacific Islands tuna industry.
The World Wildlife Fund, in partnership with US tech companies and Sea Quest Fiji, launched a pilot project that will use blockchain technology to track the journey of tuna from “bait-to-plate”.
The project aims to help stop unregulated fishing and reports of corruption, illegal trafficking and human slavery on tuna fishing boats.