The cause of the decline is overfishing, but scientists hope to redress the trend by learning how to breed these huge fish in captivity, says Mercapesca. The initiative will reduce pressure on wild tuna, although the increasing demand for bluefin sushi is also cause for concern, says the report.
It is likely that tuna will inevitably follow salmon, catfish and other species into commercial aquaculture.
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It is likely that tuna will inevitably follow salmon, catfish and other species into commercial aquaculture.
View the Mercapesca story by clicking here.