Human Rights Forced labour and labour abuse are a virulent threat in tuna fishing and other offshore fisheries
The MSC Tuna Report 2025 highlights concerns about forced labor in global tuna fisheries, where crews often face poor working conditions and limited oversight. The MSC program aims to eliminate forced and child labor by requiring certified fisheries to disclose their labor practices and undergo audits. The FIA PNG tuna fishery sets industry standards for transparency, with independent observers, social audits, and real-time tracking to combat labor violations.
