World Tuna Day
May 2 · Level 6 · #1022 of 2238
World Tuna Day highlights a fish that supports food supplies and livelihoods around the globe. The UN observance calls for fishing that respects tuna populations, so these powerful swimmers can remain part of both ocean ecosystems and people’s diets.
How it is celebrated: conservation groups, scientists and fishing organisations run awareness campaigns and discussions about responsible catches. Consumer education explains why a fish’s origin and the way it was caught matter.
Some tuna can keep parts of their bodies warmer than the surrounding seawater. This helps them stay active when swimming through colder depths.