The Triumphant Return of the Tuna?
Is the return of the bluefin tuna to UK waters the result of sustainable fishery management practices, or is it a sign of worsening conditions underwater? The Aquademia Team discusses news from the UK that the bluefin tuna has made a return to their waters after disappearing in the '90s.
Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast · Shaun O'Loughlin, Justin Grant, Maddie Cassidy
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Show Notes
The bluefin tuna resurgence in waters off the coast of the UK has people talking about fishery management. Now that this species that disappeared in the area 25 years ago has returned, should they lift the fishing ban?
The team talks about their opinions on this matter, and how with fishery management its best to wait until confirmed research has been done.
Links:
- Episode 5 - What does the word SUSTAINABLE actually mean?
- Bluefin tuna have returned to British and Irish waters, prompting calls for a fishing ban to be lifted
- Scientists delve into mystery of returning bluefin tuna
- Scientists look into mystery of bluefin reappearance off Scotland
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