WORLD TUNA DAY

May 7, 2022

World Tuna Day was recently observed on May 2, 2022.

About:

  • The day is aimed at promoting the importance of sustainable fishing practices and educating people on how tuna have become endangered species due to the high demand.

  • In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly declared this day World Tuna Day to create awareness among the people to preserve the species.

  • More than seven million metric tonnes of tuna and tuna-like species are harvested yearly.

  • These migratory tuna species account for 20 percent of the value of all marine capture fisheries and over eight percent of all globally traded seafood.

  • Tuna is rich in Omega-3 and it also contains minerals, proteins, and vitamin B12, among other advantages.

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