To the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission:
We the undersigned are shocked to learn that the Pacific bluefin tuna population has declined so severely. The culprit is clearly overfishing. Fish stocks need to be responsibly managed, not allowed to plummet to 4.3 percent of their original numbers. There is no reason in this world to allow tuna to go extinct. Where sustainable fishing practices have been put into place, the industry thrives, and stocks don't suddenly disappear overnight. Please bring fisheries limits into harmony with best available science on sustainability, increase sanctions against illegal fishing, and review available fishing technology and make recommendations on sustainable fishing methods.
