Bluefin tuna will soon disappear unless urgent action is taken. Members of the public in Hong Kong care, as shown by a survey commissioned by WWF in 2005 where 97% of Cantonese speakers said that they would stop consuming a species if they found out it was endangered. Living in a city that loves seafood, we should be aware of the environmental cost of our incessant and irresponsible pursuit of fine but rare food.
Threats to Bluefin Tuna
Eating is an important part of our life, but we can still enjoy it without threatening the survival of another precious species which has existed long before humans.
Bluefin Tuna Sushi
Problem of Over-exploitation
Over the last four decades, the Atlantic bluefin tuna has declined by at least 51% and is now listed as “Endangered”; while the Southern bluefin tuna adult fish has experienced an 85% decline, resulting in its “Critically Endangered” status. The Pacific bluefin tuna is relatively least threatened among the three species, it has not yet been recognized as “Endangered”, however overfishing on this species is occurring.
It's now or never to save bluefin tuna
References
Bluefin Tuna facts
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