On May 2 every year, World Tuna Day is celebrated to spread awareness among people about tuna fish and sustainable fishing practices, and how tuna has become an endangered species due to the high demand for their meat. The day was established by the United Nations in 2016 by the UN General Assembly to preserve tuna.
Tuna is a significant source of food for humans as the fish has several rich nutrients such as Omega 3, Vitamin B12, proteins and other minerals. Also, it is economically important to both developed and developing countries. Owing to the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the world, the UN is going to organise a virtual conference and exhibition to observe the day.