Yellowfin tuna
Thunnus albacares
Sighting evidence at Cap Est Reef, Sainte-Marie Island
Photo: Almcglashan · CC BY-SA
Yellowfin tuna patrol the open-water margins of Cap Est during the cooler months when upwelling raises productivity along the eastern coast. They hunt in coordinated packs that drive baitfish toward the surface, creating boil-ups visible from boats. A large adult can exceed two metres and 200 kg, making them among the most powerful pelagics encountered on drift dives here.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Yellowfin tuna is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.