He tunaEspecially in a can, it has undoubtedly been a big and constant ally in much refusal and pantries in the world. It is a product rich in omega-3, minerals, proteins and vitamin B12, in addition to many other benefits.
This made him One of the most endangered fish in the light of surplus requirement And therefore the overweight. Since the It Designated the May 2 As him World Tuna Day 9 years ago to your Responsible fishingImportant progress has been made.
In 2017, only 75% of the catches came from robbery -free tuna populations; Nowadays that figure has increased to more than 90%. For example, Atlantic Red Tuna, formerly absent, is now common in South England and Ireland.
This repair It is due to the coordinated efforts of governments by Five regional organizations for tuna fish managementWith the support of Common Ocean program led by the FAO. Its success is based on the approval of rules and procedures that have been agreed by scientists, managers and fishermen before they start the fish activity.
World Tone Day 2025
Today is the World Tone Day 2025a date that is commemorated each May 2 And that is to increase consciousness about the very serious problem that the overweight and the without distinctions and growing more and more is causing species of tuna from all over the world.
This is a problem that has been dragging for many years, but for which they are not found with fish quota. Fits and fishing, fish farms and catching too many copies every year has ‘against the ropes’ against various of the existing tuna species, many of which are threatened in the IUCN RED LIST.
What are they?
Tuna is a kind of fish from the tuna familywhose Span width can be more than 3 meters and weigh around a ton. It’s a wild animal, able to immerse up to 1000 meters to feed And that stands out for its aerodynamic form and his ability to swim at very large speeds (Sometimes you can reach 70 km/h).
Morphologically it is characterized by the back of a dark blue color and the belly is pearly white, these shades allow a high degree of imitation, especially in the Oceanic Simas where they hunt their prey. HE feeds other small fishas the Horses, sole, flying fish or anchovies, next to eating sepia, shrimp, shrimp and eel.
His role is of great importance within the trophic chain, because it covers the head of the food pyramid of the ecosystems in which it lives. It is therefore a decrease in or breeding in places where it is not native can cause severe ecosystem imbalances.
A history
Since 2017 each May 2 He World Tuna Day. This happens after the end of the previous year the General Meeting of the United Nations Voted for his location, something that includes resolution 71/124. The purpose of such an appointment is to fight because the management of the colonies and the preservation of this fish are efficient and sustainable.
In addition, It is important that the population all over the world knows the reality of the tunaLoose Problems linked to overweightFor the species of catching or the methods of intensive parenting, something that responds to an overwhelming demand for the valued and excellent meat, but that does not result in the entire sustainable and is harmful to the quality of life of these fish.
How important are they?
There World Tone Day 2025 who are important to remember that All countries in the world are consumed tuna meatBut there are also They depend on this fish to maintain food security and nutrition of the populationEconomic development and even their culture and traditions are directly related to this fish, their fishing and its preservation.
But about this one Beautiful fish looms on a threat more and more serious and that if your fishing is not checked, so that they can continue with their vital cycles, These delicate and very expensive giants can disappear.
The canned market and taking out typical Japanese preparations such as sushi or sashimiThey have done nothing but worsens a problem that was already present And who is not fulfilled solution.
It is World Tone Day 2025 It would be good People will think about the importance of preserving these and other fishso that the fragile balance of Ocean Don’t just break what happens every time a marine species is extinguished.