Tuna

While they have great value to the industries of fishing and sushi, they also have a responsibility to keep the oceanic ecosystem balanced. Bluefin Tuna… Read More »Are We Overfishing Tuna?

Alarming tuna stock declines. Poor conservation and management strategies. High levels of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Significant bycatch of sharks, marine turtles, seabirds,… Read More »What Is The Problem With Tuna Fishing?

Sushi expert and chef Derek Wilcox told Business Insider that Japan is simply better at handling the butchering of bluefin. It’s not uncommon for bluefin… Read More »Why Do Japanese Pay So Much For Tuna?

Tuna species are found throughout the world’s oceans. Atlantic, Pacific, and southern bluefin tuna are prized for the sushi and sashimi market. Skipjack, yellowfin, and… Read More »Are Tuna In Every Ocean?

While there are 15 species of tuna, and many subspecies, there are four main varieties that you are most likely to come across. Albacore Tuna… Read More »How Many Tuna Fish Are There?

Total Value of Seven Most Commercially Important Tuna Species Year Catch (million metric tons) End value (billion US$) 2012 4.6 $41.6 2014 5.0 $42.2 2016… Read More »How Much Tuna Is Caught Every Year?

There are currently 1.6 million Pacific bluefin in the Pacific, and of those, 145,000 are reproducing adults. How many tuna are left in the world?… Read More »How Many Wild Tuna Are Left?

Italian tuna is marinated in high quality olive oil for months. Besides having high quality tuna harvests, Italy has also excelled because of its unique… Read More »Why Is Italian Tuna Better?

The second largest producer of canned tuna in Europe, Italian fisheries are considered a big fish in the global seafood industry. Whether it’s Rio-Mare or… Read More »Do They Have Tuna In Italy?

The tuna industry also touted the fish’s many health benefits — specifically the fact that it was high in protein and low in fat —… Read More »Why Is Tuna Fish So Popular?