VOICED: In sushi bars, tuna vanishes bite by bite

The video discusses the delicacy of sushi and the threat to northern bluefin tuna due to overfishing. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species may ban international trade of this tuna, impacting restaurants and consumer demand. Populations have drastically declined since the 1960s, and without intervention, the species could face commercial extinction. The economic value of bluefin tuna is high, but recovery is threatened by potential non-compliance from major traders like Japan. International cooperation is crucial for the species' survival.

What is the main reason for the potential ban on international trade of northern bluefin tuna?

• High demand in sushi restaurants

• Abundance of the species

• Overfishing for decades

• Lack of culinary interest

How have tuna populations changed since the 1960s?

• Increased by 50%

• Remained stable

• Dropped to 8% of their original numbers

• Doubled in size

What is a potential consequence for US restaurants if the international trade ban on bluefin tuna is enforced?

• They will import from illegal sources

• They will stop serving bluefin tuna

• They will expand their menus

• They will increase their prices

What is a major threat to the recovery of bluefin tuna populations?

• Lack of fishing regulations

• Japan ignoring the trade ban

• Decreased consumer interest

• Low market value

How might compliance by other countries affect Japan's stance on the trade ban?

• It will have no effect

• It might pressure Japan to comply

• It will cause a decrease in tuna prices

• It will lead to increased fishing