Tuna Shortage Forces Sushi Rethink
Tuna shortages are forcing Japan's sushi chefs to come up with imaginative alternatives to to tuna in traditional sushi and sashimi. How about avocado? Venison? Or horse?
The decline in tuna (and other fish species) is the result of overfishing on a massive scale. Fish consumption has increased globally and in order to meet the demand more fish have to be caught.
Can anything be done? Experts believe the only answer is global restrictions on fishing. But even these new limits may not be enough and there are genuine concerns for the viability of tuna stocks worldwide.
(via The New York Times)
