Growing bluefin in Eilat: the captive-breeding goal

Eilat researchers are raising juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna. A complete captive-breeding cycle remains the National Tuna Project’s research goal.

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Video published: Sep 17, 2026

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0:00 · Growing bluefin in Eilat

REPORTED / 10 SEP 2026 Growing bluefin in Eilat. Juveniles under controlled conditions.

0:07 · The goal of a closed breeding cycle

NATIONAL TUNA PROJECT The goal: a closed cycle. Eggs Juveniles Breeding adults Future stock from captive breeding, without repeated wild capture.

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