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Grades 9-12

The Bluefin Tuna: Overfishing Takes a Toll

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SUBJECTS: Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Biodiversity/Habitat, Oceans

Resource Overview

Oceans case study reading: Overfishing of tuna to satiate fish and sushi eaters worldwide has caused all three species of bluefin tuna to be fished close to extinction.

Bluefin tuna, whose overfishing is the subject of the reading.

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This reading must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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