Farming tuna on land heralded as a win for sustainability – but there are serious concerns around animal welfare
Image: The Conversation / FIS
(WORLDWIDE, 11/2/2023)
The following is an excerpt from an article published by The Conversation:
Atlantic bluefin tuna used to be caught only relatively rarely, mainly by sports fishermen in North America. But this all changed in the 1950s when consumers of sushi, particularly in Japan, developed more of a taste for the species.
An 18-day-old Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) bred at the Mazarrón Aquaculture Plant in Spain. Source: Instituto Español de Oceanografía
Shrimp Imports: Weak Yen Reduces Purchasing Power Japan
In the first quarter of 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports to Japan reached 103 million USD, down 2% over the same period. After increasing by 30% in January, shrimp exports to Japan decreased by 21% and...