Where Does Albacore Tuna Live?

Albacore Tuna lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Albacore Tuna

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic and mesopelagic, typically found in waters from the surface down to 600 meters (2,000 feet), but can dive deeper.

Environment

Open ocean (pelagic) in temperate and tropical waters of all oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea. Prefers waters with temperatures between 15-20°C.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea. Absent from polar regions.

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