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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., Rodríguez-Marín, Enrique, Secor, David H.·2007·Reviews in Fisheries Science

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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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Authors: 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)
ORCID: Rooker, Jay R.
Block, Barbara A.
Dewar, Heidi
Corriero, Aldo
Kraus, Richard T.
Rodríguez-Marín, Enrique
Secor, David H.
Venue: Reviews in Fisheries Science
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2007-11
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
Pages: 265-310
ISSN: 1064-1262 (ISSN-L)
1547-6553
DOI: 10.1080/10641260701484135
OpenAlex: W2159668579
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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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