What is MyGourmet Tunas Dolphin-Safe policy?
MyGourmet Tuna is fully committed to the 100% dolphin-safe policy implemented in April 1990. We will not purchase any tuna from vessels that net fish associated with dolphins. MyGourmet Tuna purchasing agreements require certification of dolphin-safe fishing practices from all tuna suppliers. The U.S. government dolphin-safe regulations are in the process of being modified through the International Dolphin Conservation Program which will allow for less stringent dolphin-safe regulations. Despite the new, less stringent criteria, MyGourmet Tuna remains committed to the “no encirclement” policy. The commitment of MyGourmet Tuna to dolphin-safety will remain unchanged regardless of the new law. What does Dolphin-Safe mean? At one time, methods of fishing swept the oceans of all life in its wake; fish, mammals, etc. Unfortunately, the dolphin was the one group being greatly devastated. Over the years, the International Environmental Community established a program to be adopted by all coun
