Pacific Bluefin Tuna sells for record 3.1 million at auction.

[Fluke Whisperer]

Bluefin tuna sells for record $3M at Tokyo auction
Discussion already begun in Fisheries Management.

 

[Roccus7]

Discussion already begun in Fisheries Management. Have to remember that this is just a Cultural Event as the first tuna of the year caught from Japanese Waters is a prize that every Japanese Company strives to claim. It in no way represents the true market value of these fish.

Another Record Japanese New Year Tuna

 

[Fluke Whisperer]

ok, did not know that, thanks.

 

[eyeglassjoe]

Price? Fake News ? 3.1 million, then2.4 million, then 4.4 million ????? same pic

 

[MakoMike]

Price? Fake News ? 3.1 million, then2.4 million, then 4.4 million ????? same pic

Look closer, different currencies!

 

[eyeglassjoe]

Look closer, different currencies!

yup I see that, but it still states 3.1million on one story and 4.4 on another.... the 2.4 is foreign

 

[Roccus7]

yup I see that, but it still states 3.1million on one story and 4.4 on another.... the 2.4 is foreign

Not important, it's a ritual, not a value assessment. Based on the current exchange rate $3.07 million.