BLUEFIN TUNA (Thunnus thynnus)

Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus Thynnus)

Giants of the Ocean – Can grow up to 13 feet long & weigh 130 lbs.
Speed Demons – Can swim up to 43 mph
Warm-Blooded Wonders – Unlike most fish, they regulate their body temperature
Long Lifespan – Can live up to 26 years
Super Migrators – Travel thousands of miles across oceans in search of food

The Atlantic bluefin tuna is
one of the largest and most
iconic fish in the world’s
oceans. Renowned for their
impressive size, speed, and
migratory patterns, these fish play a significant role in marine ecosystems and
global fisheries.

Highly prized in the culinary
world, especially in Japanese cuisine, where they are used in sushi and sashimi. Their rich, fatty flesh, particularly the belly portion known as “toro,” is considered a delicacy. This high demand has led to record-breaking prices at fish markets worldwide.

It is rich in high-quality
protein, omega-3 fatty acids. It is rich in essential vitamins like B12 and B6. With low fat and high protein content.

Overfishing has threatened
Atlantic bluefin tuna, but
reduced fishing pressure in
the North Atlantic has led to their return in some areas. Conservationists continue to push for protections to ensure their long-term survival.