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northern bluefin tuna

Albacore (Thunnus alalunga).

Northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus).

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis).

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A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish • Apr. 9, 2025, 9:29 PM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

Tuna-inspired mechanical fin could boost underwater drone power • Apr. 1, 2025, 7:00 AM ET (Tech Xplore)

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northern bluefin tuna

Albacore (Thunnus alalunga).

Northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus).

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis).

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