Blue Pacific ~ Pacific Bluefin Tuna – Extinction Is Inevitable

Photo Courtesy Advocacy.britannica.com

A new report just out on tuna states that all populations worldwide are in great danger of extinction.  A new effort to slow down the fishing of this great fish in the Atlantic has just been blocked.  Quite simply put, these fish are worth more on the plate than they are in the oceans with laws to protect them for future generations.  In Japan a bluefin tuna, which can grow to a whopping 14 feet and 1800 pounds can command up to $60,000 each!

Another sad fact is that tuna now is full of mercury making it unsafe to have in large quantities or with any frequency.  Pregnant women are strongly advised to stay away from this fish.  It is also well known that the methods of catching tuna are also diminishing the populations of other sea wildlife such as dolphins and sea birds.  As critically endangered fish, we will probably see their extinction in our lifetime.

The best way to fight this downward spiral is to boycott tuna altogether.  Stop buying canned, fresh, or frozen tuna – all types.  According to the list bluefin, albacore, skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye are all in danger.  I believe that about covers all we eat in this family.  Please do your homework.  Read:  http://www.advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/wp-content/uploads/bluefin-tuna-mam

Also, please read: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthcomment/charlesclover/3531575/Bluefin-tuna—magnificent-fish-too-valuable-to-save.html

Tuna are predators that eat small schooling fish, crabs, and squid.  Snorkeling in Hawaii is something that can become very addicting, but also very educational.  You may see small tuna in the reefs doing a fair share of people watching.  I’m ready when you are!

1. John Says:
   April 1st, 2009 at 3:59 am

   skipjack…

   Maybe, but I’m not sure it’for everyone….

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