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Bluefin tuna

Thunnus thynnus

The Bluefin tuna occurs mostly offshore, around seamounts, and occasionally inshore.

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Conservation Status

The occurrence of bluefin tunas in the Azores has been inconsistent. Although this species has been subject to over-fishing in other areas, it has not been red listed by the IUCN for the North Atlantic. Locally caught bluefin tuna have been allocated a minimum commercial size of 70cm or 30 kg.

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Biology

Bluefin tuna have a maximum reported size of 300 cm (700 kg) and a maximum reported age of 20 years.

Seasonality

March to May and September to November

Recipes

Tuna belly with chia seeds

by Maria João Primoroso

Grilled tuna belly steak with onion and coriander sauce

by Client Fat Tuna

Noodles with braised tuna and kimichi

by Catarina Serra Lopes

Tuna ceviche

by Ana Campos e Manuel Morgado

Smoked tuna ceviche

by Client Fat Tuna

Braised tuna wrapped in chia seeds with a reduction of balsamic vinegar and honey

by Client Fat Tuna

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