- The Kuroshio Sea
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Bluefin tuna, Atlantic bluefin tuna
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Found in temperate and tropical waters around the world including Japan. It is spindle-shaped with a black dorsal side and short pectoral fins. They are the largest species of tuna reaching 3 meters in length and 400 kilos. They are called hon-maguro in Japanese, and are extremely delicious served as sashimi. Its commercial price is very high because of this, and they are at risk from overfishing.
Scientific name | Thunnus thynnus |
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English name | Bluefin tuna, Atlantic bluefin tuna |
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