The first aquarium in North America with tunas on display now
has another first: the only giant bluefin tuna on exhibit outside
of Japan.
The first aquarium in North America with tunas on display now has another first: the only giant bluefin tuna on exhibit outside of Japan.
Two Pacific bluefin tuna collected and brought to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 1998 and 1999 now weigh in excess of 300 pounds—the benchmark at which they’re considered giants.
They’re growing steadily, adding about 50 pounds a year, and eventually could tip the scales at 1,000 pounds. Eleven other bluefins in the exhibit could become giants over the next three years.
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. Aquarium visitors can watch the feedings, as can a worldwide Internet audience via streaming Web cam at www.montereybayaquarium.org. More information about the tunas, the TRCC and the Outer Bay exhibit also are available at the Web site.
Aquarium visitors can see giant bluefin tunas from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during holiday periods) and online through the Outer Bay cam.
