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
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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
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Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026; 10th Annual Day. Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: World Tuna Day is annually observed in coastal countries for the following purposes: Inception: World Tuna Day was observed for the first time on May 2, 2017. On 7 December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/71/124, officially designating 2 … [Read more...] about World Tuna Day 2026
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