I Am Ecogirl: Bio #3:Bluefin Tuna

Happy Thanksgiving!This is my 3rd bio. Fortunately, turkeys aren't endangered, so you don't have to worry about eating it today!Here's a creature that you do have to be careful to not overeat though: The Bluefin Tuna.

Bio #3: The Bluefin Tuna

It might seem iconic, but it's true; Bluefin tunas may well be the most endangered animals in the ocean. These animals can weigh up to 1400 lbs and grow as long as 10 feet! 120 inches! Bluefin tunas have a torpedo shaped, ultra fast and sleek body. Plus, they have beautiful metallic-blue coloring, which also helps their camouflage ability. These fish are strong creatures who won't get eaten without a fight. Unfortunately, many fishers, commercial or otherwise, find this amusing and frequently go on hunts to catch thousands of bluefin tuna. Plus, one of these beautiful fish can sell for $100000! Apparently, they also taste very good.
Now just stop and think for a second. Let's say that bluefin tuna eats jellyfish. I don't think they do, but sea turtles do and they are going extinct. If the bluefin eats jellyfish, but then goes extinct, the jellyfish population will keep on growing till many other fish will die because of it and because of that other things may die, we might have worldwide starvation, and we might be afraid to go into the oceans for fear of giant jellyfish and the like. This is what happens of even one species goes extinct. Do you want to live in a world like this?

And guess what? National Geographic is actually airing a show about supporting fisherman who capture these beautiful wild animals, kill them, and sell them for $20000 each. This is mind-boggling, since NatGeo is supposed to be talking about the beautiful wilderness and how to protect it, etc. It's amazing what some people do just to earn some more money. NatGeo should know better.