Video Series: Tuna Fishing in the Coral Triangle

Date: 
24 October 2012
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WWF has released a series of videos on the plight of tuna fishing in the Coral Triangle. The latest video, released on October 24, 2012 highlights handline tuna fishers and the challenges faced by the fishers in feeding their family amidst dwindling fish stocks and the onslaught of big players in the fishing industry today. It focuses on well-managed fisheries resource as crucial to food security in the region.

 Another video, released on October 19, 2012 sheds light on the biophysical aspects of the tuna- the mighty ocean predators which not a lot people know much about. Though not as cuddly as most terrestrial animals, these interesting open-ocean species can elicit a sense of awe and wonder. This video showcases their impressive and mostly unknown biological attributes and highlights their significance in the delicate web of ocean life.

To watch the videos, follow this link  to the WWF website.