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Are tuna in hot water? Ocean warming pushes giant Atlantic bluefin northwards - EurekAlert


A new study led by Irish scientists has found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are moving further north in response to marine heatwaves off the Irish coast. These tuna are normally seasonal visitors to Ireland during the summer months, but electronic tags deployed by the scientists have confirmed they are spending more time toward higher latitudes as the region experiences ocean warming events.  

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