Sunday, May 29, 2011

Bluefin Tuna Escape Endangered Listing

Bluefin tuna has not been placed on the endangered list but is now listed as a "species of concern" by American fisheries' federal agency.

When the Centre for Biological Diversity submitted an appeal for the listing of bluefin tuna as an endangered species, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducted extensive scientific reviews and concluded that the bluefin tuna at present does not require protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Bluefin tuna is popular among fishermen and sushi lovers.  Oil spills and overfishing has been blamed for the Centre of Biological Diversity's fears on the possible extinction of the species.

The NOAA will investigate the status of the bluefin tuna again in 2013.

It has been said by the CBD that the bluefin tuna populations have fallen over 80 percent in the past 40 years, hence their concerns.

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