As the methods of catching tuna have advanced over the years, the conservation and management of tuna has not evolved as quickly. The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is one of the most incredible species on the planet. By Guest Contributor Share .

Some tuna species can raise their blood temperature above that of the water. As the Government recently announced, the local tuna season this year runs from Tuesday 16th of June until Wednesday 14th of October. After all, the bluefin tuna — like If you’re sitting in a sushi restaurant and you see this fish on the menu, you may want to think twice about ordering it. The Science - Atlantic Bluefin Tuna No Longer Endangered in BGTW. REUTERS/Jon Nazca. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the conversation right now! The critically endangered bluefin tuna only makes up 1% of the global catch. Atlantic bluefin tuna have been recorded at up to 680 kg (1,500 lb) in weight, and rival the black marlin , blue marlin , and swordfish as the largest Perciformes . Endangered Species Spotlight: Southern Bluefin Tuna Facts (The following is a guest post by Sofie Couwenbergh, a Belgian language lover who balances a full-time job with a never-ending wanderlust, sharing her experiences on Wonderful Wanderings. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter. 18th June 2020. Bluefin tuna. The largest of the tuna family, weighing an immense 1,500 pounds and reaching up to ten feet in length, these giants of the ocean can live up to 40 years. Note: Southern Bluefin Tuna is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, but only as conservation dependent under Australian legislation. Why bluefin tuna is endangered? The largest Atlantic bluefin tuna weighed in at a whopping 679kg! Bluefin is the largest species reaching around 4 metres. We need you to answer this question! Bluefin tuna can reach speeds of 70-100 kph. The Atlantic bluefin tuna is a close relative of the other two bluefin tuna species—the Pacific bluefin tuna and the southern bluefin tuna. If you’re sitting in a sushi restaurant and you see this fish on the menu, you may want to think twice about ordering it.