Tuna are fascinating creatures with many unique characteristics. They play a crucial role in human diets and global economies, contributing 20% of marine fisheries' value and over 8% of globally traded seafood. Tuna supports food security, nutrition, economic growth, jobs, government revenue, and livelihoods in many countries. Here are 20 important facts about tuna: To … [Read more...] about 20 Fascinating Facts About Tuna
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Steering Toward Tuna Sustainability through Smart Consumer Choices
(Editorial note: This article was originally published in the May 2025 edition of UN Today magazine. It is also available online at untoday.org) To celebrate World Tuna Day, this article details the risks and challenges facing the species and how sustainable consumer choices can help moving forward. Tuna is a valuable and widely consumed fish, rich in essential nutrients … [Read more...] about Steering Toward Tuna Sustainability through Smart Consumer Choices
World Maritime Day 2025
Date: Friday, 26 September 2025; 48th Annual Day. Organizer: United Nations Coordinator: International Maritime Organization Objectives: World Maritime Day is annually celebrated around the world for the following purposes: Inception: The first World Maritime Day was celebrated around the world in 1978. History: In 1948, the United Nations … [Read more...] about World Maritime Day 2025
World Oceans Day 2025
Date: Sunday, 8 June 2025; 17th Annual Day. Sponsor: United Nations Coordinator: UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Objectives: World Oceans Day is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: World Oceans Day was first officially held on 8 June 2009 History: World Oceans Day was proposed in 1992 … [Read more...] about World Oceans Day 2025
10 Major Environmental Concerns in China
It is well-known that China has achieved great success in economic growth during the past two decades. However, rapid economic growth, industrialization, population growth, and lax environmental oversight have dramatically depleted the country's natural resources and caused many environmental crises. These environmental issues have contributed to and will contribute to … [Read more...] about 10 Major Environmental Concerns in China