World Tuna Day

Since the onset of large-scale commercial exploitation in the 1950s, global tuna catches have steadily risen, reaching 1 million tonnes in the mid-1960s, 2 million tonnes in the mid-1980s, 3 million tonnes in 1990, 4 million tonnes in the late 1990s, 5 million tonnes in 2014, and finally topping out at 5.4 million tonnes in 2019. The global tuna catch has been stable at around 5 million tonnes since then. In 2023, the latest available data, the global tuna catch was approximately 5.2 million tonnes. The majority of tuna catches are attributed to skipjack tuna (57 percent), followed by yellowfin tuna (31 percent), bigeye tuna (7 percent), albacore tuna (4 percent), and three species of bluefin tuna (1 percent). In terms of fishing methods, purse seining accounts for 66 percent of global tuna catches, while longlines (9 percent), pole-and-line (7 percent), gillnets (4 percent) and other miscellaneous gea...

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Canned tuna has been a great ally in our pantries around the world. Tuna is rich in Omega-3 and it also contains minerals, proteins, and vitamin B12, among other advantages.  From raising awareness to taking action or simply enjoying sustainable tuna , there's plenty you can do to take part this World Tuna Day . Together, we're on a mission to end overfishing - a major global goal enshrined within the UN sustainable development goals . Three things you can do this World Tuna Day... Cook a sustainable tuna recipe Check your cans of tuna Read a tuna fishing story

  The integration of MSE and harvest strategies is critical in addressing the challenges of modern fisheries management . These tools help mitigate risks associated with overfishing , climate change and economic uncertainties by providing a structured, science-driven and adaptive approach to decisionmaking .  Additionally, they foster international cooperation , as many fish stocks , particularly tuna, are highly migratory and require coordination among multiple nations.   By adopting MSE and robust management procedures , fisheries managers can enhance stock sustainability , maintain economic and viable fisheries, and ensure that marine ecosystems continue to thrive for future generations