World Tuna Day

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Tuna's popularity has led to overfishing in many parts of the world. By choosing sustainably managed tuna, we can help protect fish stocks and the ecosystems that depend on them. More on Friday's #WorldTunaDay: https://un.org/en/observances/tuna-day… GIF
— United Nations (@UN) May 2, 2025

Good Friday morning. R.E.D. It’s School Lunch Hero Day, Brothers & Sisters Day, Baby Day, Truffle Day, Sauvignon Blanc Day and World Tuna Day. Have a fantastic day. Stay positive. Pray, encourage & support. You are loved and we are Blessed.
— Bill Wheeler (@wjwheeler54) May 2, 2025

May 2nd is World Tuna Day. This is my watercolor and ink painting study of a tuna fish with some products. https://redbubble.com/shop/ap/164066785… #mattstarrfineart #art #paintings #ArtForSale #gift #gifts #tshirts #apparel #homedecor #WorldTunaDay #tuna #fish #fishing #food #seafood
— Matt Starr Fine Art (@MattStarrFineA1) May 2, 2025

World Tuna Day History

World Tuna Day seeks to raise awareness about the overfishing of tuna and tuna-like species. Tuna and similar species are important fish both economically, and as a source of food. Their meat is rich in vitamins, and they serve as a vital resource for developed and developing countries. According to the United Nations (UN), about 7 million tons of tuna and tuna-like species are harvested every year. This day aims to inform and educate the public about the harm caused by overfishing. Overfishing can harm ocean ecosystems and biodiversity. Overfishing can threaten wildlife and consequently the entire economic systems.

World Tuna Day was established in 2016 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 2nd.

Facts about World Tuna Day

The theme for World Tuna Day in 2025 was Yes We Can.
In 2024 the theme was Our Tuna, Our Legacy.
In 2023 the theme was Restoring Tuna Abundance to Benefit People and Nature.
The tuna industry has an estimated global sale value of almost $10 billion according to the UN.
About 7 million tons of tuna and tuna-like species are caught annually.
According to the UN, tuna species account for 8% of all globally traded seafood.

In the News and Trending in the US for World Tuna Day

Updated 10:21Celebrating sustainability this World Tuna Day

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Four plant-based tuna recipes to try this World Tuna Day

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World Tuna Day 2025: Theme, Importance, and Origins - Cinema Manishi

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Top things to do in the US for World Tuna Day

Learn more about the different kinds of tuna species. Greenpeace lists several species of tuna and provides healthy recommendations for consumption.
Explore tuna recipes that you can make at home.
Watch a 2023 World Tuna Day video to learn more about tuna fishing and the industry.

World Tuna Day references

un.org/en/events/tunaday/index.shtml

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