About:
- It is observed by the United Nations to spread the importance of conservation of the Tuna Fish species.
- It is being observed since 2017.
- The tuna fish account to 20% of marine capture of fisheries and 8% of globally traded sea food.
- The World Tuna Day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting resolution 71/124 in December 2016.
- Its aim was to spotlight the importance of conservation management and make sure that a system is required in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing.