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Here are our current News: The Bluefin Tuna (thunnus thynnus) is the largest of the Scombridae family, of which there are 50 subspecies. Compared with the over 23,000 species of fish in the world, the Scombridae family is one of the smaller but well-known varieties. The best-known are the yellow fin- and big-eye-tuna, as well as the Albacore, Bonit... o, Wahoo and King Mackerel. The giant Bluefin Tuna is found in many parts of the worlds seas. That is why one usually speaks of Atlantic, southern or Pacific Bluefin Tuna. The Pacific type is found in the waters off Southern California and as far north as Alaska. The Atlantic type, which is the largest, is found in regions round Nova Scotia, Canada, and as far south as South America. Bluefin Tuna continue to be seen and caught off Norway and as far south as the north-west coast of Africa. The Bluefin Tuna, unlike its co-species, is very adaptable as regards its nourishment and water temperature. The Bluefin Tuna is a greedy feeder throughout its life. This excessive appetite is a considerable advantage. Similar to the Mako shark for example, the giant Bluefin Tuna can convert physical energy into warmth energy and store this in its body, which is evident from the arteries and veins which lie parallel to each other. Thus the body temperature of the Tuna is as much as 15C. warmer than most other fish of prey. This, combined with streamlined form of the body, make the Bluefin Tuna a perfect hunter. Between June and Octoberr, the hunt for food is a daily activity. The type of prey, such as mackerel and herring with a high fat content, makes it possible for the fish to increase their body volume by 15 - 40% during this period. Tuna are very fast and long distance swimmers. The "normal" speed of about 3 - 6 mph can increase within seconds to 20 - 40 mph. and there are speeds of up to 55 mph recorded! As mentioned before, the Bluefin Tuna is very adaptable as far as its environment is concerned and is active in water temperatures of between 6 - 25C. Bluefin Tuna need a ...Read More