Larval and reproductive sampling from 1955 through 2021 reveals that bluefin tuna may have a nearly continuous spawning area from the Northwest Caribbean to the Slope Sea.
Recreational anglers and charter captains like the Bacon brothers are crucial for collecting data on bluefin tuna migration, behavior, and growth to ensure sustainable fisheries for the future.
As the The Oceanic Fish Restoration Project wraps up after 5 years, the Gulf is starting to see juvenile populations of oceanic fish return. The collaborative partnership aimed to reduce bycatch and lessen fishing pressure of pelagic species.
