bluefin

British

/ ˈbluːˌfɪn /

noun

another name for tunny

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Some species, such as Atlantic bluefin tuna, can temporarily cope by diving deeper or increasing heat loss, but even these adaptations may not be enough if surface waters keep warming.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The top bidder last year paid 207 million yen for a 276-kilogramme bluefin.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The shop has also seen its share of massive fish, including when store owner Ken Brown hooked a 202.6-pound bluefin tuna in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

The heat could also encourage different fish to move into UK waters, including the bluefin tuna, potentially increasing the amount of fish to catch.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

The big bluefin is so amazing and so beautiful, I almost forget what I need to do.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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