Abstract
Tuna (Thunnus sp) is the highest economic value and the most popular fish in the world. Exploitation of tuna fisheries was feared to threaten environment and social welfare for the people of the countries related to that resources. Many international organizations encourage countries involved in tuna trade to follow certain fisheries ecolabel standards. Nonetheless, driven ecolabel schemes do not yet reflect optimal sustainable tuna management. Tuna is a highly migratory species across the sea region of various countries. The effective management of tuna requires cross-country cooperation, but the certification system is not regional yet especially in Southeast Asia which has highest tuna production in the world. The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has begun consolidation to start the regional system of ecolabel which named ASEAN Tuna Ecolabelling (ATEL). In the ASEAN Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, 12-13 October 2018, ATEL has agreed as a scheme of tuna ecolabelling in South East Asia region. The approval at the Ministerial level make ATEL the first regional seafood ecolabel scheme in the world. It needs more research for the implementation of ATEL in the future both in terms of challenges and opportunities.
Highlights
Tuna is the most popular fish and have the highest value in the world
ASEAN Tuna Ecolabelling (ATEL) is expected to increase in sustainable tuna in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and improve the welfare of fishing communities, economic growth and the sustainability of tuna fisheries resources [7]
Eco-label certification concept proposed to the ASEAN Tuna Eco-labeling was developed from two main pillars; sustainable use of tuna fishery which supported by responsible social practices [8]
Summary
Tuna (thunnus sp) is the most popular fish and have the highest value in the world. The world record for the price of one tuna is 155.4 million yen, or around USD 1,38 million, which is recorded for one southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) weighing 222 kilograms. ATWG aims to promote intra-ASEAN trade tuna, competitiveness, cooperation among ASEAN countries in the form of sustainable management of tuna fisheries and strengthen alliances in dealing with regional and international issues. ATEL is expected to increase in sustainable tuna in the ASEAN region and improve the welfare of fishing communities, economic growth and the sustainability of tuna fisheries resources [7]. ATEL scheme become the first regional seafood ecolabel scheme in the world It has been ratified, all ASEAN countries still have homework related to the implementation of standards and integration among member countries. This is the key to the successful implementation of ATEL in the Southeast Asia region
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