Where Does Tuna Live?

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

Where to find Tuna

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Epipelagic to mesopelagic zones, typically from the surface down to 1000 meters, depending on species and prey distribution.

Environment

Open ocean (pelagic), highly migratory, found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters.

Geographic range

Globally distributed in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, with specific species having more restricted ranges (e.g., Southern Bluefin Tuna in the Southern Hemisphere).

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