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Tuna: A Love Story
October 14, 2008
Richard Ellis writer

Richard Ellis covers everything one could want to know about the biggest, fastest, warmest-blooded, fish in the world. His book, Tuna: A Love Story, describes the various species of tuna and gives a thorough account of the history of recreational and commercial tuna fishing. The bluefin tuna, hovering on the brink of extinction, receives the most attention.

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Animals & Insects | blue fin tuna | collapsed population | marine sanctuary | overfishing | preservation | sushi | Biodiversity | Energy & Conservation | Habitat | Humans & Nature | Oceans & Aquatic Life
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