Tuna species include more than a dozen different species of large fish that inhabit the seas. All of these species are predatory, meaning they eat other fish and do not feed on plankton. They are mainly found in tropical waters such as the Pacific, Atlantic and some adjacent seas such as the Mediterranean. In the past it was more common to see them in the North Sea and Barents. Now, unfortunately, they are very rare in these regions.
Tuna Coloring Book
Long finned fish
The structure of this species of fish is very peculiar because its fin is of an unusual length. This time we move to the species of marine and ocean fish. We will...
Predatory marine fish
Tuna is quite a big predatory fish, which eats mainly other fish. An interesting fact is that this fish does not eat plankton at all. Our...
Long finned fish
In today's picture we see a fish that has an unusually long fin. We are talking about tuna, of course. Our task will be to choose the right colors of crayons and then we must ...
The jolly fairy tuna
What fish stories do you know? Do you know Where's Nemo, or the tale of the Goldfish? Have you ever seen a singing fish? Draw a microphone for this fish and sing...
Patterned tuna
This tuna is unusual, very original. It consists of different patterns. There are flowers, triangles and a mass of other swirls. How will you color them? He wants you to...
Tuna swims underwater
Did you know that tuna spend the winter in subtropical seas and migrate to colder bodies of water in the summer? Paint the tuna as follows: the back of the fish dark blue, the fins...
Tuna for kids
In the picture, we see two fish. The first one is a tuna. It is located on the left side. It has a hat with Charlie written on it. Next to her is a...
Large seared tuna
Tuna is a species of marine, migratory fish in the mackerel family. Yes, it is the brother of the popular mackerel! Do you like fish? Or maybe you have aquarium fish at home? Paint...
Tuna underwater
Tuna are a stock fish. It lives in huge schools, or groups of fish swimming together for food and greater safety. In a group...
Tuna in the ocean
Tuna are very, very fast fish! They have a torpedo-like body shape with a moon-like indented tail fin. They can reach a length of up to 4 meters, weight up to...
Swimming tuna
There are many types of tuna, but the species that reaches the largest size is the bluefin tuna. It can weigh up to 700 kilograms in weight, which is almost as much as...
Tuna fish
Tuna are the fastest fish that humans catch. They have a body shape that is tailor-made for skimming the water, so they can swim very fast! Tuna also don't...
Tuna for kids
Look here! This happy tuna is just inviting you to play together. What color do you think he would look good in? Get your favorite colors ready...
Information
- Geographic Distribution: Tuna is found in oceans around the world, in both tropical and temperate waters. It is encountered in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian regions.
- Types of Tuna: There are several types of tuna, the most important of which are bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna and albacore tuna.
- Physical Features: The tuna has a distinctive slender body, a rounded head and a sharply pointed tail fin. Its back is dark, while its sides and belly are lighter in color.
- Speed and Mobility: Tuna is one of the fastest marine fish. It can reach speeds of even more than 70 km/h, making it an excellent predator.
- Economic Significance: Tuna is an important fish species of economic importance. Its meat is prized for its flavor and richness in nutrients.
- Commercial Fishing: Due to the high demand for tuna in the food industry, tuna fishing is common and sometimes controversial due to overfishing.
- The Harm of Overfishing: The overfishing of tuna, especially some of its species, has led to concerns about the future of the species' populations and efforts to promote sustainable fishing.
- Food Chain Consumer: Tuna is a vital link in the ocean food chain, playing the role of predator against smaller fish.
- Diet and Nutrition: Tuna's diet consists mainly of other fish and plankton organisms. It is a predator that uses its speed to hunt for prey.
- Migrations: Many tuna species exhibit long-distance migrations in search of suitable feeding and spawning areas.
Trivia
- Sea Traveler: Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) can travel great distances in search of food. It has been known to swim from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.
- Exceptional Carnivorousness: Tuna is a predator that preys on smaller fish. It is characterized by excellent eyesight and the ability to quickly attack prey.
- Record Price: In 2019, one bluefin tuna was sold at auction in Japan for a record price of more than $3 million. This is linked to the prized sushi meat.
- A Huge Surge: Some species of tuna are able to make high jumps above the surface of the water. This behavior can help them escape from predators.
- High Strengths: Tuna has a well-developed network of blood vessels, which helps it maintain a body temperature higher than the ambient temperature. This allows it to swim in different ocean zones.
- Long Distance Migrations: Bluefin tuna undertake long-distance migrations in search of food. Some individuals swim the entire Atlantic Ocean in just 40 days.
- Speed and Endurance: Tuna achieves very high speed, but also has excellent endurance. This makes it able to maintain high speed for a long time, which helps it in hunting.
- Caught For Delicacy: Tuna is fished not only for its meat, but also for its tenderness, known as toro. Toro is the most succulent and rich part of tuna meat, and is often used in sushi.
- Threat of Overfishing: Excessive tuna fishing in some areas has led to concerns about the future of the population and affected sustainable fisheries.
- Symbol of Freedom and Adventure: Tuna is often associated with the sea, adventure and freedom. In many cultures and literature, it is a symbol of oceanic travel and exploration.
