Frequent Questions: Dolphin-SafeThere is a unique association between tuna and dolphins in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Learn more about dolphin-safe tuna.What does dolphin-safe mean?The Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act describes the conditions in which tuna product may be labeled dolphin-safe in the United States. NOAA has implemented the Act by regulation, which among other things includes more specific documentary requirements. The regulations are codified at part 216, subpart H (Dolphin-Safe Tuna Labeling) of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations.Where and why are dolphins caught?In portions of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, large yellowfin tuna swim together with several species of dolphins. This ecological...