Going to a Japanese restaurant for bluefin tuna sushi or a fish and chip restaurant for Atlantic cod is a luxury that many people enjoy. However, these consumers may not know that they are eating endangered species. Are consumers putting too much trust in government and fishing? Should they pay more attention to the source of their food? This essay will address the question of where the responsibility for conserving ocean life lies. The responsible parties are national governments, the fishing sector and consumers. If these individuals have an interest in the future of marine life, the fishing industry and seafood, then they must take responsibility for protecting endangered species from overfishing. Most governments consider nature conservation, environmental protection and saving endangered wildlife species as an important global issue. However, when it comes to the fishing industry, many countries, including Canada, act contrary to this belief. For example, in 2010, when the United States and the European Union attempted to list Atlantic bluefin tuna as endangered in an international convention, Canada voted against it (Galloway, 2012). Additionally, in 2011, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) reported to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans that Atlantic bluefin tuna should be listed as an endangered species due to overfishing (Galloway). Despite this warning, to date, Atlantic bluefin tuna is not listed as a species at risk of extinction in Canada ("Canadian Wildlife"). Government ministers ignored the objective scientific report prepared by COSEWIC, which showed that Atlantic bluefin tuna is in danger of extinction (COSEWIC, 2011). Instead, ministers chose to base their decision on subjective anecdotal data...... middle of paper ......bergris (from whales)?" In Canada, consumers can look for a SeaChoice label or a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on seafood packaging if they want to buy sustainable seafood By letting concerns about overfishing influence their choices, consumers can do more to help conserve endangered species countries, fishermen and consumers must all share the responsibility for the conservation of endangered marine species. First, governments should base their policies on scientific factors and seek better economic incentives to stop overfishing. fisheries should use methods that are not so destructive to the fish population even if they have to pay a little more.