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Two giant bluefin tunas landed off Whitby represent the first North Sea market catches since licences were issued, hailed as a conservation success linked to careful fisheries management, with scientists noting warming seas may aid their return but stressing ongoing protection amid climate change and other pressures.
An Atlantic bluefin tuna weighing about 338 kg was landed near Whitby, Yorkshire—the first to be landed in the area since the 1960s, with a second over-300-kg specimen following the next day. University of Exeter researchers have tagged six bluefin off Whitby, suggesting a resurgence of the species in British waters under careful fisheries management. The catches are sold to high-end markets and restaurants, reflecting ongoing demand for this premium fish.
A record-breaking $3.2 million bluefin tuna from Japan was flown to LA and served at Sushi Zanmai in Koreatown, but it has now sold out. The tuna was auctioned in Tokyo and is considered a symbol of good fortune, with the restaurant offering affordable sushi slices from the giant fish.
A sushi entrepreneur known as the 'Tuna King' paid a record £2.4 million for a giant bluefin tuna at Tokyo's auction, marking the highest price since 1999, and the tuna was subsequently served as sushi in his restaurant chain.
Japan's Kiyomura Corp paid a record 510 million yen ($3.25 million) for a single bluefin tuna at Tokyo's New Year auction, reflecting optimism for the economy and the popularity of sushi, while also highlighting recent conservation successes for the species.
A 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 3.2 million dollars at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, breaking previous auction records, with the top bid by Kiyomura Corp. The auction highlights the tuna's popularity, cultural significance, and ongoing conservation efforts.
A 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 3.2 million dollars at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market's New Year auction, highlighting the high demand and value for premium sushi-grade tuna, despite past threats to the species' population.
A bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market sold for a record $3.2 million, highlighting the high stakes and cultural significance of the annual auction, with the winning bid made by Sushi Zanmai's Kiyomura Corp, reflecting the tradition of starting the year with good luck.
A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for a record 3.2 million dollars at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, breaking previous auction records, with the buyer hoping for good luck and emphasizing the tuna's quality amid ongoing conservation efforts.
A Japanese sushi entrepreneur, Kiyoshi Kimura, paid a record ¥510.3 million ($3.2 million) for a giant bluefin tuna at Tokyo's New Year auction, highlighting a rare recovery in Pacific bluefin tuna stocks.