Bluefin tuna is very popular; however, its supply is being reduced through global overfishing and pollution. Therefore U.S. placed it on its watch list. Their observations indicated that many fisherman currently fish more than the legal quota. This excess overfishing may require official protection if unable to police fishing and preserve habitats. Based on Bluefin tuna case answer the following three questions: Why is the price of Bluefin tuna skyrocketing? Explain your answer

Bluefin tuna is very popular; however, its supply is being reduced through global overfishing and pollution. Therefore U.S. placed it on its watch list. Their observations indicated that many fisherman currently fish more than the legal quota. This excess overfishing may require official protection if unable to police fishing and preserve habitats. Based on Bluefin tuna case answer the following three questions: Why is the price of Bluefin tuna skyrocketing? Explain your answer

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