Bluefin Tuna Organic Cotton Unisex T-Shirt

Description

You can’t tuna fish, but you can save the bluefin tuna

With beautiful metallic skin that glimmers in the sea like the Heart of the Ocean, the bluefin tuna is an intriguing creature. One of the largest marine animals out there, it’s also one of the fastest. But despite this, they are seriously under threat from overfishing. They might not be cuddly, but here at BEAST.boutique we care about every animal — and we need your help.

When you buy one of our organic and vegan-friendly bluefin tuna print t-shirts, we give 50% of the profits to the Pew Charitable Trusts, a charity dedicated to saving these glittering fish. Plus, you can be confident in the knowledge that when you buy from BEAST.boutique, you’re buying clothing that’s responsibly sourced and environmentally-friendly too — nice.

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Key features

• A classic, contemporary cut that suits all shapes and sizes
• Made from 100% organic cotton, available in a range of colours
• 100% vegan and toxin-free animal design print process 
• Print quality that lasts  
• Next-day delivery available

Meet the Bluefin Tuna

Scientific Name: Thunnus thynnus

Also Known As: Northern bluefin, Atlantic bluefin, giant bluefin, tunny

Type: Fish

Diet: Carnivorous

Status: Endangered

Population: Exact population unknown

Habitat: Seas and oceans around the world

Location: Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Mediterranean Sea

Threats:

• Overfishing and illegal fishing

Don’t let their big size fool you: bluefin tuna are one of the fastest marine creatures around, reaching speeds of up to 40mph. But even at those speeds they can’t outswim the fishing industry. Since they first started being fished commercially, the population of the the Atlantic bluefin tuna has dropped by an alarming 85% — and it shows no sign of stopping. As the apex predator in the marine food chain, bluefin tuna play a vital role in keeping our oceans in check, which is a concern for us all.

Unusual facts

1. Bluefin tuna are basically aquatic Transformers — to reduce drag as they speed through the sea, they retract their dorsal and pectoral fins. Auto-bluefins, roll out!
2. Living on a diet of small fish, squid, crustaceans, eels, kelp, and zooplankton, bluefin tuna can reach enormous sizes. The largest one ever caught weighed 1496 lbs.
3. Bluefin tuna are a popular delicacy for high-end sushi lovers, and in 2013 a Japanese restaurant owner paid a whopping $1.76 million for a single fish.
4. Metallic blue on top and silver on the bottom, their skin serves as the perfect camouflage against predators.

Meet the Pew Charitable Trusts

The Pew Charitable Trusts isn’t your usual conservation charity. They’re not dedicated to just one animal, or even one cause. Instead, they have a range of projects, ranging from biomedical research to student debt initiatives. One of their many great causes is their Bringing Bluefin Back campaign, through which they conduct research and campaign for more sustainable commercial fishing laws.

We believe the PCT are doing great work, and we want to support that. So when you buy a responsibly-sourced bluefin tuna t-shirt today, BEAST.boutique will donate 50% of the profits to the PCT to help them continue their great work. Buy your t-shirt today and help us save the bluefin tuna!