Bluefin Tuna in 2024 – is it time to change our perspective?
August 22, 2024
Bluefin tuna have recovered strongly from overfishing. When can we consider them sustainable to eat?
Bluefin tuna have recovered strongly from overfishing. When can we consider them sustainable to eat?
Fish aggregating devices (FADs) are floating rafts used to concentrate fish. They are controversial for reasons we discuss in this post.
Medoff et al. 2022 claims that the largest MPA in the U.S. benefited both tuna populations and fishermen via spillover. However, the science does not stand up to careful scrutiny and we doubt their results.
Researchers find that the Phoenix Islands Protected Area did not meaningfully boost tuna populations.
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MSC is considering certifiying 200-400 Atlantic bluefin tuna from one boat. NGOs say this undermines MSC’s credibility and bluefin conservation as a whole.
Bluefin tuna will be sold for ridiculous prices this Sunday at the first auction of the year. It will be a good opportunity to talk about sustainability.
There has been a lot of misleading press concerning the sustainability status of tuna. Dr. Maite Pons, an expert in tuna fisheries explains what is really going on.
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