Tuna is one of the most ubiquitous seafoods. It can be eaten from a can or as high-end sashimi and in many forms in between. But some species are over-fished and some fishing methods are unsustainable. How do you know which type of tuna you’re eating? OFI researcher, Megan Bailey reflects on this question in an article she wrote for Conversation Canada.
Here's why your sustainable tuna is also unsustainable
Tuna is one of the most ubiquitous seafoods. It can be eaten from a can or as high-end sashimi and in many forms in between.
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