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The yellowfin tuna, aka ahi (although that is more related to the bigeye tuna) or albacore (which is a misnaming as albacore are a separate species altogether) are epipelagic (part of the oceanic zone into which enough light penetrates it causing photosynthesis). They are found throughout the world’s tropical and […]

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The bigeye tuna is a true tuna that belongs in the mackerel family. There are 2 species, known as ahi. The other is the yellow fin tuna. They are found in all temperate and tropical oceans, sans the Mediterranean Sea. Due to the threats of overfishing and climate change, these […]

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The skipjack tuna, aka the balaya, cakalang, katsuo, bakulan/kayu, tongkol/aya, arctic bonito, oceanic bonito, mushmouth, striped tuna, or victor fish, can be found in tropical and warm-temperate waters. They are located in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Overfishing is their biggest threat. Yet, even though their populations are decreasing, […]

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The albacore, aka longfin tuna, can be found globally, in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans; as well as the Mediterranean Sea. They prefer temperate and tropical waters. These fish inhabit the epipelagic (uppermost layer of water) and mesopelagic zones (middle layers of water). There are 6 known subspecies of […]

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Being the fastest or the strongest predator in the open ocean isn’t always enough. Just ask the Atlantic bluefin tuna. Large and small-scale fisheries target these massive fish as they yield a hefty price tag. There are 3 known species of bluefin: southern, Pacific, and Atlantic. The Atlantic is the […]

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