When is World Tuna Day?

Tuesday May 2nd

WORLD TUNA DAY

World Tuna Day, which takes place on May 2, is an annual event that takes place on May 2. To maintain sustainability, managing fish stocks is emphasized during the day. It's been hoped that with proper oversight, it's likely that the world has measures in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.

More than 96 countries are involved in the conservation and management of tuna, which has a annual value of nearly ten billion dollars. 96 countries are involved in the conservation and management of tuna. Approximately 7 million tonnes of tuna and tuna-like species are imported each year.

The species has nearly disappeared in areas of the world, over-fishing of some tuna species, such as the southern bluefin tuna, has caused the species to near-extinction.

This is the most common canned tuna dish, as well as chunks, light meat in water. Light meat (in water and oil) accounts for 75% to 80% of annual canned tuna intake. Meanwhile, the majority of the rest is made up of albacore, or white meat.