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Life History and Stock Structure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)

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Rooker, Jay R., Alvarado Bremer, Jaime R., Block, Barbara A., Dewar, Heidi, de Metrio, Gregorio, Corriero, Aldo, Kraus, Richard T., Prince, Eric D. +2 more·2007·Reviews in Fisheries Science

Abstract

Our understanding of the biology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has increased profoundly in the last decade, and the progress is attributed to the development and application of a variety of novel tools. Here we provide a comprehensive examination of available data on the life history and stock structure of T. thynnus by re-examining current databases and literature and highlighting findings from recent studies using approaches such as archival tags and natural markers (e.g., genetics, otolith chemistry). The present review provides a detailed synthesis on the reproductive biology, feeding ecology, growth, mortality, migration, and stock structure of T. thynnus. In addition to characterizing key life history attributes and discussing stock-specific (east versus west) differences, the implication of trans-Atlantic movement and mixing are addressed. We also identify significant data needs that still exist and must be addressed to promote effective management and rapid recovery of T. thynnus populations.

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  • Atlantic bluefin tuna migrate long distances between cold-water foraging areas and warm, oligotrophic spawning areas.

    “Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus (BFT) is a highly migratory species that travels long distances between cold-water foraging areas and warm, oligotrophic spawning areas (Block et al. 2005, Rooker et al. 2007, Galuardi et al. 2010).”

    From Comparison between environmental characteristics of larval bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus habitat in the Gulf of Mexico and western Mediterranean Sea (2013) · cites this paper as Rooker et al. 2007

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Rooker, J. R., Alvarado Bremer, J. R., Block, B. A., Dewar, H., de Metrio, G., Corriero, A., Kraus, R. T., Prince, E. D., Rodríguez-Marín, E., & Secor, D. H.
Affiliations
  • Texas A&M University at Galveston (US)
  • Hopkins Marine Station (US)
  • NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center (US)
  • University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
  • George Mason University (US)
  • NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Fisheries Science Center (US)
  • Instituto Español de Oceanografía (ES)
  • University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (US)
Venue
Reviews in Fisheries Science
Published
2007-11
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
265-310
ISSN
  • 1064-1262 (ISSN-L)
  • 1547-6553
OpenAlex
W2159668579
Cited by
239
References
105
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FWCI
11.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Licence
cc-by-nc-nd
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  • DIGITAL.CSIC (Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
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  • CINECA IRIS Institutional Research Information System (University of Bari Aldo Moro) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Marine and fisheries research
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Ichthyology and Marine Biology
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Fish Ecology and Management Studies
Keywords
Thunnus thynnus, life history, stock structure, reproductive biology, feeding ecology, growth, mortality, migration, genetic markers, otolith microchemistry, archival tags, population management

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