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90-Year-Old Tuna Returns to UK Waters | Leeds News

An 18-year-old trainee, Ada Peake, helped land a record-breaking 53-stone bluefin tuna in Whitby — the first such catch in 90 years. The massive fish, over nine feet long, was hauled in by a five-person crew aboard the Dominator A, sparking excitement and hope for future generations in maritime careers. As herring populations rebound, bluefin tuna are making a comeback thanks to smart fisheries management, with only 30 UK vessels licensed to catch them this year. The catch is now on sale, and researchers credit conservation efforts for the return of these historic sea giants. Listen in…

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