<p>For years environmentalists have been sounding the alarm: the global appetite for bluefin tuna is pushing the species to the brink of extinction. Japan, the world’s number one consumer, catches and consumes an estimated 80% of the Pacific’s bluefin tuna. In an effort to protect its culinary tradition and the many businesses which rely on tuna – and fishing in general - Tokyo recently announced it would cut by half their catch of young tuna. Will this be enough to turn the tide?</p><br />A programme prepared by Elise Duffau and Patrick Lovett<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
