Marine biologists witness this phenomenon each summer, yet it remains largely unknown to the public. Photo Credit: Henley Spiers Photography
Animals United KingdomWelcome Back, Bluefin Tuna!
Cornwall’s seas in England are buzzing again. Atlantic bluefin tuna, once rare here, are now showing up every summer to feast and thrive.
Dan Barrios-O’Neill from Cornwall Wildlife Trust describes their comeback as “a real sign of hope in a rapidly changing world.”
After disappearing for decades, the tuna’s return is thanks in part to stronger fishing rules, better fishery management, and a boom in their favourite prey like sardines and anchovies. Some of these giant ocean predators weigh over 600 pounds, turning Cornish waters into a seasonal feeding ground where they return year after year. Their presence is not just good for the ecosystem; it’s also sparking economic opportunities for coastal communities and showing that when nature is protected, it can bounce back in remarkable ways.
