Preparing food for a funeral, or taking it to a family in mourning, is just as ancient a custom as funeral feasts. Although some people take solace in cooking, most grieving families can't fathom a life without their loved ones, much less what to put on the table for dinner. In Ethiopia, edirs -- communal funeral societies -- are as common as neighborhood watch groups.
The fish's tender pink and red meat is prized for sushi and sashimi. The best slices of fatty bluefin â called o-toro â can sell for 2,000 yen (Â£14) per piece at upmarket Tokyo sushi bars. But with a single mouthful-sized piece of sashimi weighing around 1oz, the record breaking tuna is worth around Â£139 per bite.
The Atlantic bluefin tuna is the largest of the tuna species. As large predators, bluefin tuna play an important role in pelagic ecosystems. Regulatory Overview. In May 2010, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) submitted a petition [pdf] to list Atlantic bluefin tuna under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).pecies: thynnus. Atlantic bluefin tuna are found throughout the North Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas, including the Mediterranean Sea. They are pelagic , highly migratory species occupying coastal and open ocean areas up to depths of 650 feet (200 m).