Tuna - Wikipedia
WEBA tuna (pl.: tunas or tuna) is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the Scombridae family.
Tuna | Definition, Characteristics, Species, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Tuna, any of seven species of oceanic fishes, some very large, that constitute the genus Thunnus and are of great commercial value as food. Tunas are elongated, robust, and streamlined fishes; they have a rounded body that tapers to a slender tail base and a forked or crescent-shaped tail.
Different Types of Tuna, Species of Tuna | Sport Fishing Mag
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Tunas are part of the family Scombridae, which also includes mackerels, large and small. But there are tunas, and then there are, well, “true tunas.” Two groups (sometimes known as “tribes”) dominate the tuna species.
Tuna - National Geographic
WEBTunas are known for their sleek, torpedo-shaped bodies designed for speed and endurance. The Atlantic bluefin tuna, for example, can swim up to 43 miles per hour; the yellowfin can swim even...
Tuna | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEB43. Some tuna can swim as fast as 43 miles per hour. If fish were like cars, tuna would be the Ferraris of the ocean—sleek, powerful, and made for speed. Their torpedo-shaped bodies streamline their movement through water, and their special swimming muscles enable them to cruise the ocean highways with great efficiency.
Fascinating Atlantic Tunas Facts | NOAA Fisheries
WEBNov 14, 2023 · How much do you know about Atlantic tunas? Some of these facts might be surprising! In celebration of our Atlantic Tunas Art Contest, we wanted to share some interesting facts and hopefully inspire this year’s young artists!
Types of Tuna Explained: Taste, Cost, and More - FishingBooker
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Prized by foodies and loved by nutritionists, Tuna are among the ocean’s most remarkable foods. Amazing as they are, there are many types of Tuna, and they’re all very different to each other. So how do you make a good Tuna food choice? That’s exactly what you’ll learn today.
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna | National Geographic
WEBThe Atlantic bluefin tuna is one of the largest, fastest, and most gorgeously colored of all the world’s fishes. Their torpedo-shaped, streamlined bodies are built for speed and endurance. Their...
Every Species of Tuna - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 28, 2019 · In addition to their popularity as seafood, tunas are large, powerful fish that are distributed worldwide from tropical to temperate oceans. They are members of the family Scombridae, which includes both tunas and mackerels. Below you can learn about the several species of fish known as tuna, and their importance commercially and as …
The Big Tunas | Smithsonian Ocean
WEBArticle. The Big Tunas. The largest tuna is the Atlantic bluefin ( Thunnus thynnus ), which can grow to be 1,500 pounds. (Smithsonian Institution) by Danielle Hall. Tuna are the predators of the fish world. Large and athletic, with a mouth full of sharp teeth, they are impressive swimmers with large appetites.
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