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Atlantic bluefin tuna
Thunnus thynnus · Sea
Giant, powerful tuna; heavily regulated and catch-and-release is often mandatory.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Jun–Nov. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 16–26 °C |
| Typical size | 150–250 cm · record about 460 cm |
| Diet | Herring, mackerel, squid |
| Regions | EuropeNorth AmericaAfrica |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Heavy tackle and strict rules: check quotas and permits first.
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