The Point

Blue Fin Tuna

By Amy Vince

Published December 26, 2023 at 10:40 AM EST

Humans have been catching and eating bluefin tuna for thousands of years, but in the last century their numbers reached precipitous levels from over fishing. On The Point, we talk about the marvels, struggles, and prehistoric legacy of this remarkable species with Karen Pinchin. Her new book is Kings of their own Ocean. Amy Vince hosts.

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Amy Vince

Amy has worked at WCAI since 2001. After 11 years in the WCAI development department, she shifted gears and became producer for The Point with Mindy Todd. She enjoys the challenges of producing a daily public affairs program and the opportunity to research and learn about the wide variety of topics covered by the program. Before coming to WCAI, Amy spent nearly a decade sailing offshore as a mate on sailing school oceanographic research vessels. She lives in Falmouth with her husband and son.

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