ABSTRACT
This book focuses on latest information on the biology and ecology of the three bluefin tuna species: the Pacific (Thunnus orientalis), Atlantic (T. thynnus), and southern bluefin tuna (T. maccoyii). In the book, the phylogeny and basic ecological information such as early life history, age and growth, and food habits are covered. Information relat
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|15 pages
Phylogeny of Bluefin Tuna
part II|81 pages
Basic Ecology of Bluefin Tuna
part III|159 pages
Distribution and Migration
chapter Chapter 6|14 pages
Formation of a Pacific Bluefin Tuna Fishing Ground on Their Spawning Grounds around the Ryukyu Islands
Implication of a Relationship with Mesoscale Eddies
chapter Chapter 10|33 pages
Otolith Geochemical Analysis for Stock Discrimination and Migratory Ecology of Tunas
part IV|96 pages
Behavioral or Physiological Aspects
chapter Chapter 15|30 pages
Physiology of Bluefin Tuna Reproduction
New Insights into Reproduction in Wild and Captive Bluefin Tuna Species
part V|63 pages
New Insights: Mathematical model about Bluefin Tuna Ecology and Measuring Method for Swimming Behaviour of Bluefin Tuna
chapter Chapter 16|12 pages
Introduction to Modeling
Vertical Movement of Bluefin Tuna as a Stochastic Process
