How science guides sustainable tuna fishing, a New Zealand educational film

How science guides sustainable tuna fishing, a New Zealand educational film

This 9-minute, chaptered film helps students explore how science, monitoring, and management inform tuna fishing in New Zealand. Through real-world examples, learners are introduced to how fish populations are studied, how environmental impacts are considered, and how decisions are made about sustainable use of ocean resources. Designed for flexible classroom use, the film is supported by curriculum-aligned lesson plans and discussion prompts as part of Te Kawa o Tangaroa, helping students connect ocean science to everyday choices and global food systems. Browse related teaching resources https://www.msc.org/en-au/for-teachers/ocean-literacy/ocean-lesson-plans-New-Zealand/tuna! 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Part 1: Albacore and the unique fishery 2:32 - Part 2: Fishing for albacore, the work and the environment 4:54 - Part 3: Science, sustainability and the future of the fishery