| changes in the distribution of atlantic bluefin tuna (thunnus thynnus) in the gulf of maine 1979-2005. | the gulf of maine, nw atlantic ocean, is a productive, seasonal foraging ground for atlantic bluefin tuna (thunnus thynnus), but commercial landings of adult size classes were up to 40% below the allocated total allowable catch between 2004 to 2008 for the rod and reel, harpoon, and purse seine categories in the gulf of maine. reduction in atlantic bluefin tuna catches in the gulf of maine could represent a decline in spawning stock biomass, but given wide-ranging, complex migration patterns, an ... | 2013 | 24069420 |