Bluefin tuna have declined 97 percent since people started fishing them. The tuna gained a reputation as a luxury on sushi menus, and countries failed to create legislation to sustain their populations.
The huge, six-foot-long fish is an easy target for fishing nets, and has little chance of survival unless action is taken to protect it. In addition to losing a majestic fish, we would also lose an important predator that is essential in maintaining the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem.
Please sign the petition to urge Fish and Wildlife to protect the bluefin tuna under the Endangered Species Act!
As you may know, bluefin tuna have declined 97 percent since people started fishing them. The tuna gained a reputation as a luxury on sushi menus, and countries failed to create legislation to sustain their populations.
The huge, six-foot-long fish is an easy target for fishing nets, and has little chance of survival unless action is taken to protect it. In addition to losing a majestic fish, we would also lose an important predator that is essential in maintaining the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem.
I respectfully urge you to protect the bluefin tuna under the Endangered Species Act. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this petition.
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