Boycott Mediterranean bluefin tuna - before it’s too late
By stvasile
@stvasile (7306)
Romania
July 31, 2008 3:49pm CST
Dear Friends,Mediterranean bluefin tuna is on the brink of commercial and biological collapse, driven by the uncontrolled demand for its high quality meat for sushi around the world.
The root cause lies in decades of mismanagement. But the solution is now in the hands of restaurant owners, chefs, retailers and consumers, like you, to bring this magnificent species back from the brink.
Take action to now to protect this amazing species before it is too late
http://passport.panda.org/campaigns/action_commitment.cfm?uCampaignId=1781&uActionId=2581
WWF has time and again urged the adoption of a management plan based on advice from international scientists. But with those responsible choosing not to listen, WWF is now calling for a 3 year moratorium – to regain control over the fishery and allow stocks to recover – and the boycott of the species by consumers, retailers, chefs and restaurants.
There is still time to save Mediterranean bluefin tuna from extinction.
Please add your voice and pledge to boycott Mediterranean bluefin tuna - until a recovery plan is put in place for the species based on scientific advice.
http://passport.panda.org/campaigns/action_commitment.cfm?uCampaignId=1781&uActionId=2581
Thank you!
1 response
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 Jul 08
I don't know how much we import down here in Florida but I'll certainly do what I can. I'm going to send that link to my local television newscenter and see if they follow up on it.
@stvasile (7306)
• Romania
31 Jul 08
Thank you very much!
Even if the tuna on your market is not Mediterranean, you should always check the can and see if it's dolphin-free tuna! That means that the tuna was captured by means that don't put the dolphins in danger. Many dolphins (that follow the tuna) die every year because they get trapped into some types of nets and cant surface to breathe.



