The search for bluefin tuna is on! A team of scientists from Stanford University and other partner institutions is scouring waters in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The goal - to place electronic tags in giant bluefin tuna to learn more about their migrations, behavior, and environmental preferences. Read about their adventures below...
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Canada 2016 Day 2
Bluefin tuna on the sounder!
Tagged fish being released
Dr. Steve Wilson showing his love for the fish
Robbie Schallert and Steve Wilson measure a bluefin tuna
The day started out windy, but by noon the sea had calmed down so the TAG team headed to the docks. We first jigged some live mackerel then joined 4 other boats just off Mabou Harbor. At first it looked like it was going to be a slow day, but around 3 pm the ocean erupted with tuna of all sizes. It didn't take long before the Bay Queen hooked up!
Hi there! I noticed that on your "Where are we now?" feature, it says you're in North Carolina. Are you tagging tuna there, too? How did your Canada trip go? Thanks! --Saphire
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Hi there!
I noticed that on your "Where are we now?" feature, it says you're in North Carolina. Are you tagging tuna there, too? How did your Canada trip go?
Thanks!
--Saphire
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