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Profile updated on 7 July 2020
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Thunnus albacares
SPECIES NAME(s)
Yellowfin tuna
Despite the identification of distinct spawning grounds within the Atlantic Ocean, observed transatlantic movements and catch data suggest the existence of a unique stock which is used for stock assessment purposes (ICCAT, 2011). A new research study about the genetic variation in the region is being developed (Antoni et al., 2014).
Management Quality:
≥ 6
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10.0