Longline Fishing Kills Indiscriminately

"Unfortunately, bluefin tuna are being harmed by Atlantic longline vessels that snag the fish while trying to catch swordfish and other tuna species. Bluefin cannot withstand this assault. Their numbers are so low that they have been considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Along with tuna, longline fishing in the Atlantic injures or kills high numbers of billfish, sharks, sea turtles, whales and other animals. This doesn't have to happen.

Tell the government to improve its management plan for fisheries that unnecessarily harm this and other imperiled species."