Generally tuna is one of the largest fish stocks in our oceans. The family consists of officially 14 species and another close relation called SKIPJACK.
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They all have the following in common:
A preference for warm water
The ability and need to swim long and fast because when they stop they suffer insufficient oxygenation of the blood.
They often cover long distances in search for food which makes them the highest migratory fish family.
They start off their diet with plankton, quickly escalating to larvae followed by small fish, squid, molluscs and crustaceans.
They are positioned at the top of the oceanic food chain.
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Preference for warm water
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The ability and need to swim - long and fast – because when they stop they’re not getting sufficient oxygen in their body.
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The search for food can make them cover long distances and make them the highest migratory fish family.
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The start of their diet with plankton and soon after that larves and followed small fish, squid, molluscs and crustaceans.
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Positioned at the top of the food pyramid in the oceans.
In 2018 the total catch of tuna species – which is of commercial interest – was 5,4 million tons, while the capture of other tuna species add up to 1,9 million tons. In total this amounts to a staggering 7,3 million tons. This is double the total catch of 1987!
tuna species
Tuna species of commercial interest are:
Most of the non-commercial tuna species find its way to the local population, but they are not processed for consumption in cans or steaks
The tuna species of commercial interest will be introduced hereafter (Name, Latin name and estimated catch in 2018) and in the text you find a hyperlink for more info on this specie.
fishing methods
With the combined experience of our team we aim to address the existing threats. In collaboration with experienced captains from tuna purse seiners, manufacturers and boat owners, we will endeavour to find affordable alternative working practices and technical solutions. With consideration for aspects such as on board safety, catching what you want within the regulations as well as improved quality we arrive at the solutions of BEST4Tuna2.0!
fishing gear
With the combined experience of our team we aim to address the existing threats. In collaboration with experienced captains from tuna purse seiners, manufacturers and boat owners, we will endeavour to find affordable alternative working practices and technical solutions. With consideration for aspects such as on board safety, catching what you want within the regulations as well as improved quality we arrive at the solutions of BEST4Tuna2.0!
