Aquatic Conservation Articles

Revealing Tuna Secrets

The Northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus in the Atlantic and Thunnus orientalis in the Pacific) is among the most remarkable fishes in the ocean. Atlantic bluefins can grow to more than 12 feet in length, weigh in excess of 1,500 pounds and live for 25 to 30 years; Pacific bluefins [Onlien Field Guide] are somewhat smaller.
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