WWF Statement on Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs) in Tuna Fisheries

After discussing why FADs are used in tuna fisheries and what the issues are with the use of FADs, WWF views and statement on the use of FADs are provided. WWF statement outlines that WWF: does not view purse seine sets on large live organisms to be sustainable; will not promote FADs nor encourage their increased use until their negative consequences (especially in terms of bycatch) are addressed through adequate ecosystem management; only promotes tuna that is MSC certified. In order to improve the tuna fisheries, WWF will work with industry to continuously improve the present situation.