2nd May: World Tuna Day

World Tuna Day 2020: It is observed on 2 May and is established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish.

Tuna and tuna-like species are very important economically — to both developed and developing countries — and a significant source of food. They include approximately 40 species occurring in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans and in the Mediterranean Sea.

They are remarkable fish. Tuna can jump high out of the water, they travel in huge shoals, they are warm-blooded. They have been known to team up with dolphins for protection from sharks.

Their meat is rich in Omega-3, also contains minerals, proteins and vitamin B12, among other advantages. As a result of the amazing qualities of tuna, the fish are threatened by an overwhelming demand.

World Tuna Day aims to spread information about the possible impact of drastically declining tuna stocks and to highlight the economic and social benefits of establishing more sustainable fishing practices.