The return of giant Atlantic bluefin tuna to Scotland and other UK waters has been confirmed in a new study.

It is thought the revival of the “Ferrari of the seas” is due to the restrictions on catching them in British waters https://t.co/pfXjKlXX7l

— The Times Scotland (@thetimesscot) April 21, 2021

Good news! Atlantic bluefin tuna are confirmed to have returned to the waters off the UK coasts. A new study has shown 989 unique sightings of the fish since 2014, bringing a welcome return to the area since their disappearance in the 1960s. The tuna now arrive in May and stay in the area as late as January.

Check out another awesome article from @t__horton and team on the incredible Atlantic #bluefin tuna and where they have been showing up around the UK and IRE 👇 https://t.co/ASFCJILkPg

— Owen Exeter (@OwenExeter) April 19, 2021

The long absence has been attributed to population decline in the species and overfishing. Since 2009 catch quotas for the tuna have been implemented and more severely enforced. This is largely attributed to the increase in sightings and and local populations since 2014, although environment and prey dynamics have also been credited.

Source: University of Exeter