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Study Analyzes Growth and Genetics of Pacific Albacore Tuna

10/18/2025

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A study collected 1,053 frozen albacore tuna from western and eastern Pacific Ocean between 2021 and 2024.
The western set included 288 individuals from specific coordinates, and the eastern set comprised 765 samples gathered annually.
Fork length and weight were measured, with lengths 64.6–105.1 cm and ages 2–9 years from caudal vertebrae.
Researchers applied growth models to length-at-age data and conducted genetic analyses on muscle samples from selected specimens.

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Story summary

A study collected 1,053 frozen albacore tuna from western and eastern Pacific Ocean between 2021 and 2024.
The western set included 288 individuals from specific coordinates, and the eastern set comprised 765 samples gathered annually.
Fork length and weight were measured, with lengths 64.6–105.1 cm and ages 2–9 years from caudal vertebrae.
Researchers applied growth models to length-at-age data and conducted genetic analyses on muscle samples from selected specimens.