This story begins with a tin and with the idea that nothing in the ocean happens in isolation.
In this week’s episode of Voice for the Blue, I explore what industrial tuna fishing reveals about the fragile web we’re all part of. A single fish on your plate can ripple across ecosystems, shape economies, and alter the air we breathe.
Here’s one fact that stopped me in my tracks:
Some tuna vessels catch more sharks than tuna on a single trip.
That isn’t fishing. That’s ecological arson.
This podcast isn’t here to tell you what to eat. It is about asking better questions.
Questions like:
Where does my tuna really come from?
Who benefits, and who loses, in this system?
How does a single fish affect coral reefs, local economies, and even climate stability?
What kind of ocean do we want, and how far are we willing to trace our choices to get there?
Everything is connected.
What starts with a tin on a shelf ends up in places you would never expect.
Tuna isn’t just a fish. It’s a thread. Once you pull it, the whole system moves.
What surprised you most in this story? Have you ever changed a habit after learning the hidden cost behind it?
Let me know in the comments, or share this post if it sparked something.
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