Quiz on World Tuna Day is celebrated on 2 May

World Tuna Day is celebrated on 2 May 2023 to raise awareness about the need to end overfishing and safeguard tuna supplies for the future. Learn about the challenges faced by tuna fishing and the efforts being made to protect tuna populations. Join the conversation and take part in activities to support sustainable fishing and conserve our precious tuna resources for future generations."

1-What is World Tuna Day?

a) A day to celebrate the delicious taste of tuna

b) A day to raise awareness about ending overfishing and safeguarding tuna supplies for the future

c) A day to encourage fishing of tuna

d) A day to highlight the benefits of eating tuna

Answer: b) A day to raise awareness about ending overfishing and safeguarding tuna supplies for the future

2-What are the challenges faced by tuna fishing?

a) Decreasing demand leading to overfishing

b) Tuna fishing is not associated with any bycatch problems

c) Catching and entangling seabirds, sharks and marine mammals is a major problem associated with tuna fishing

d) There are no challenges faced by tuna fishing

Answer: c) Catching and entangling seabirds, sharks and marine mammals is a major problem associated with tuna fishing

3-What is being done to protect tuna?

a) Almost 70% of the global catch is now MSC certified

b) No action is being taken to protect tuna

c) Nearly 20% of global tuna catch is taken by fisheries in a fisheries improvement project (FIP)

d) Only 10% of the global tuna catch is being independently audited against the MSC Fishery Standard

Answer: c) Nearly 20% of global tuna catch is taken by fisheries in a fisheries improvement project (FIP)

4-What is the theme for World Tuna Day 2023?

a) Save the Tuna

b) Yes We Can

c) Protect Our Oceans

d) Sustainable Fishing for the Future

Answer: b) Yes We Can

5-What can people do to take part in World Tuna Day activities?

a) Encourage overfishing of tuna

b) Eat as much tuna as possible

c) Raise awareness about ending overfishing of tuna

d) All of the above

Answer: c) Raise awareness about ending overfishing of tuna

6-What is the significance of tuna fish?

A) They are a source of food

B) They are warm-blooded

C) They team up with dolphins

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

7-Which fish species are dominant in the canned market?

A) Bluefin and other red meat species

B) Skipjack and yellowfin

C) Tuna-like species

D) None of the above

Answer: B) Skipjack and yellowfin

8-What is the average lifespan of bluefin tuna in the wild?

A) 5 to 10 years

B) 10 to 15 years

C) 15 to 30 years

D) 30 to 40 years

Answer: C) 15 to 30 years

9-What is the significance of World Tuna Day?

A) To celebrate tuna fish as a delicacy

B) To highlight the importance of tuna fish to the marine ecosystem and the global economy

C) To promote the fishing of tuna fish

D) None of the above

Answer: B) To highlight the importance of tuna fish to the marine ecosystem and the global economy