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Photo Courtesy fishbase.org, Archambault, C.
The bigeye tuna called ‘ahi, by the Hawaiians, was a very important food source then, and is still. On the IUCN list, several species are on the brink or being endangered or vulnerable. The bigeye tuna is on the vulnerable list as of this year. If you are interested, keep checking back on their website for updates. IUCN CLICK HERE
One of the amazing tidbits about tuna is its speed. Researchers believe this fish is capable of going up to 60 mph! Eaten by many ocean going animals gives researchers new meaning to the word ‘awe’ when realizing that the mako, barracuda, jacks and others have to be capable of great bursts of speed if they wish a meal of tuna.
When referring to this fish, one must be careful to not mix the words tuna, and ahi, the Hawaiian word for tuna. It is either one or the other. Snorkeling in Hawaiian waters, one could see juvenile tuna nearshore. The young tuna were called kananâ, (the defiant one). Getting into the subtropical waters of Hawaii is always an amazing experience and one not to be missed!
