Tackling Problems of Overfishing: Protecting Sharks and Bluefin Tuna

Sharks and bluefin tuna are two highly migratory top predators in the world's ocean ecosystems. The rise of large commercial fishing operations and a high global demand for these large fish combined with pollution to their habitats have led to a devastating depletion of their stocks. Steps must be taken, both domestically and internationally, to protect these species.