UP marine expert calls for protection of the ocean’s blue giants

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UP marine expert calls for protection of the ocean’s blue giants

Every year on 2 May, World Tuna Day draws attention to one of the ocean’s most ecologically and economically vital fish species. Tuna fish are more than just a prized catch – they are apex predators that maintain marine ecosystem balance, support global food security and drive coastal economies.

World Tuna Day 2025 – May 2

The United Nations (UN’s) World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2nd May every year to emphasize tuna’s ecological and economic importance, advocate for sustainable fishing practices, and address the threats posed by overfishing to marine biodiversity. Background: i.On 7th December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/124, officially designating 2nd May as World Tuna Day. ii.The proposal was led by Pacific…

Tuna Overfishing: How Illegal Fishing Threatens Bluefin Tuna Worldwide - MariTimes Crimes

International Tuna Day is celebrated every year on 2 May. It celebrates the different species and raises awareness of their conservation and consumption through sustainable fishing and stock management. Following the alarming figures revealing the rate of overfishing of various tuna species, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2 May the official date of World Tuna Day on 7 December 2016. The aim is to combat not only the depletion of st…

The species is rich in omega-3, minerals, proteins and vitamin B12; conservation efforts have managed to reverse losses and risks of recent years; Atlantic Bluefin tuna is returning to the shelves of England and Ireland. Source of original article: United Nations (news.un.org). Photo credit: UN. The content of this article does not […]