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Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

The Bigeye tuna are usually found offshore or around seamounts.

Conservation Status

Although big-eye tuna have not been red listed by the IUCN for the North Atlantic, concern does exist as to the status of this species. Locally caught bigeye tuna have been allocated a minimum commercial size of 10 kg.

Principal fishing methods

Handline

Biology

The Bigeye tuna has maximum reported size of 200 cm (190 kg) and a maximum reported age of 11 years.

Seasonality

Between May and October

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