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Want to find out about the long-standing relationship between these fish and humans? Tunas spark the curiosity of researchers… and ours as well. Enjoy our articles and videos or ask your own question if there’s something that you’re still wondering about.

TUNA SCIENCE

What scientists know and how they do their research

THE CABRERA ARCHIPELAGO, A UNIQUE PLACE INFOGRAPHICS

TWO WEEKS ON BOARD THE ÁNGELES ALVARIÑO

WHAT IS A MARINE HEATWAVE AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT LIFE IN OUR OCEANS

AN OCEAN WITHOUT TUNA

WHO EATS WHO: BABY TUNA VS BABY JELLYFISH

WHY TUNA BREED IN THE BALEARIC ISLANDS AND HOW WE KNOW IT

BLUEFIN TUNA MIGTATION ROUTES INFOGRAPHICS

TUNA THAT BREED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN INFOGRAPHICS

HOW SENSES WORK IN FISH: THE EXAMPLE OF TUNA

WHEN THE HUNTER BECOMES A PREY: WHO EATS WHO IN THE WORLD OF THE TUNA

SCIENCE AND BLUEFIN TUNA. ECOLOGY, OCEANOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION

CAPTIVE RESEARCH OF A GREAT MIGRATOR, THE ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA

SKIPJACK TUNA ESSENTIAL DATA FACT SHEET

DIVING WITH TUNA: HEADING DOWN DEEP

ALBACORE TUNA ESSENTIAL FACT SHEET

FROM BACTERIA TO TUNA: HOW INVISIBLE MICROBES MAKE MARINE LIFE POSSIBLE

ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA ESSENTIAL FACT SHEET

ARE WE RELATED TO TUNA? THE EVOLUTION OF VERTEBRATES, INCLUDING HUMANS AND FISH

TALKING TO TAXONOMISTS
Why identifying fish larvae matters

WE’RE RESEARCHING THE CALORIE INTAKE OF BONITO LARVAE

THE STORIES PARASITES TELL

TUNA LIFE CYCLE

THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA
How a 3-millimeter larva turns into a 400-kilo giant

THE SHERLOCK HOLMES OF THE OCEANS
In the ocean, a scientist’s job is a lot like detective work.

TUNA SPECIES THAT BREED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Which they are and how they get here

OUR TUNA RELATIVES
The evolution of vertebrates, including ourselves and tunas

FOOD AND HEALTH

Everything you need to know to enjoy esating tuna and other fish safely

CANNED TUNA III. WHAT IS FAUX POISSON? TROPICAL TUNA FISHING IN AFRICA

TROPICAL TUNAS AND THEIR STATE OF EXPLOITATION INFOGRAPHICS

THE JOURNEY OF A TUNA CAN

CANNED TUNA (II). THE JOURNEY OF A CAN

CANNED TUNA (I) WHAT’S IN THE CAN?

USEFUL TIPS FOR BUYING TUNA
A short guide to buying fresh or frozen tuna

ANISAKIS II
How to avoid it

ANISAKIS: HOW DID IT GET TO THE FISH IN MY DISH?
Find out about Anisakis and avoid food poisoning

ANISAKIS I
The life and times of a marine parasite

SUSTAINABILITY AND FISHING

We explore fishing and whether the oceans can feed us sustainably

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS? THE CASE OF TROPICAL TUNA

MARINE HEATWAVES

CANNED TUNA III. WHAT IS FAUX POISSON? TROPICAL TUNA FISHING IN AFRICA

ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA RECOVERY INFOGRAPHICS

TROPICAL TUNAS AND THEIR STATE OF EXPLOITATION INFOGRAPHICS

THE JOURNEY OF A TUNA CAN

CANNED TUNA (II). THE JOURNEY OF A CAN

CANNED TUNA (I) WHAT’S IN THE CAN?

ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA: THE PATH TO AN AMAZING RECOVERY

HOW MUCH FISH WE CAN FISH?
The role of scientist in the decission making process of ICCAT

HISTORY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

A journey to the past to discover the relationship between humans and tuna throughout history

TUNA AND PHOENICIANS

PHOENICIAN TUNA ANPHORAE INFOGRAPHICS

THE PHOENICIANS AND THE FIRST CAN OF TUNA

FROM THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR TO GREECE. THE TUNA TRADE IN PHOENICIAN TIMES

ASK A SCIENTIST

Here are the questions we have received so far

IS TUNA FISH SIMILAR GENETICALLY TO A MOUSE?

WHAT DO TUNA EAT IN THE WATERS AROUND THE BALEARICS?

DO HEATWAVES AFFECT OTOLITHS?

WHAT ARE THE BEST SOURCES ON THE MIGRATORY PATTERNS OF TUNA?

DO TUNAS LAY EGGS WITH SHELL?

WHY IS COLOMBIA NOT WELL KNOWN FOR TUNA FISHING, OR AT LEAST NOT AS MUCH AS ECUADOR OR PERU?

WHAT KIND OF BONITO CAN BE FOUND OFF THE COAST OF PERÚ?

HOW LARGE AND DEEP WOULD WATER TANK HAVE TO BE TO BREED A BLUEFIN TUNA? AND A YELLOWFIN TUNA?

HOW MANY TUNA SPECIES ARE THERE IN COSTA RICAN WATERS?

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FISH TUNA FROM THE SHORE?

HOW DEEP CAN TUNAS SWIM?

CAN ONE TUNA SPECIES BREED WITH ANOTHER FROM ANOTHER GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION (ATLANTIC WITH PACIFIC OR SOUTHERN BLUEFIN)?

HOW CAN YOU DISTINGUISH A FEMALE ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA FROM A MALE EXTERNALLY?

ARE THERE ANY RECORDS OF BIGEYE TUNA AND ALBACORE IN THE GULF OF CADIZ AND THE ALGARVE?

WHO WAS THE FIRST MARINE ANIMAL?

WHAT IS THE SMALLEST FISH?

WHAT KINDS OF TUNAS ARE THERE IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN?

WHAT IS THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE YELLOWFIN TUNA AND ITS MIGRATION ROUTES?

WHICH IS THE TUNA’S NATURAL PREDATOR?

DO TUNA SLEEP? AND IF SO, HOW?

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT TUNAS?

Don’t just sit there wondering! Our team of researchers will answer your questions. All you have to do is fill in the form. We’ll publish the answers on our website.

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