Tuna Collection

Tuna fishing boats, City of Manta, Manabi Province, Ecuador, South America

Southern Bluefin Tuna DSE 33 Spencer Gulf, Australia. Thunnus maccoyii © Douglas David Seifert / ardea. com
DSE-33 Southern Bluefin TUNA Spencer Gulf, Australia Thunnus maccoyii Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Yellowfin tuna. School of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). This fish is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world

Spaghetti with tunafish, Sardinian cooking, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Sushi chef preparing nigiri at Tsukiji fish market. Tokyo, Japan

Fishing technique: Fishing boats circling a bank of tuna to catch it in nets, 19th century
NWI4826573 Fishing technique: Fishing boats circling a bank of tuna to catch it in nets, 19th century.; (add.info.: Fishing technique: Fishing boats circling a bank of tuna to catch it in nets)

Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar 1, tuna, Thunnus species 2, Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus 3
FLO4575076 Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar 1, tuna, Thunnus species 2, Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus 3, and Atlantic mackerel (mackerel), Scomber scombrus 4

Skipjack tuna or bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis 1, tuna, Thunnus thynnus 2, and long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalalunga 3
FLO4646292 Skipjack tuna or bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis 1, tuna, Thunnus thynnus 2, and long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalalunga 3

Tuna fishing in Acireale
3570830 Tuna fishing in Acireale by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Tuna fishing in Acireale Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson, torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla, and Atlantic bluefin tuna
FLO4655195 Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson, torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla, and Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered)

"La peche au thon a Cadiz (Cadix)" Gravure du 18eme siecle
AIS5374087 "La peche au thon a Cadiz (Cadix)" Gravure du 18eme siecle; © Iberfoto.

Bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus 50, and tuna fishing method with many boats raising a net encircling a school of tuna 51
FLO4725691 Bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus 50, and tuna fishing method with many boats raising a net encircling a school of tuna 51

A boat full of tunny fish after a tunny kill, on Isola Piana
3566177 A boat full of tunny fish after a tunny kill, on Isola Piana by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1946 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Tuna fishes at the fish market in Aci Reale
3570829 Tuna fishes at the fish market in Aci Reale by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Tuna fishes at the fish market in Aci Reale Photographer: Michetti)

Tuna fishing off the Italian Mediterranean coast (litho)
8663604 Tuna fishing off the Italian Mediterranean coast (litho) by Sartorio, Giulio Aristide (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tuna fishing off the Italian Mediterranean coast)

Red Sea Tuna
Alessandro Catta

Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. Creator: Jan Brandes
Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 174

Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) hunting mackerel (Scomber colias) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) portrait, captive, Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009 WWE BOOK

School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

RF - School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in a growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Arrigoni tuna Publicity (Trieste), illustration taken from the magazine "L'Illustration Italian" of 19 december 1937

Favignana, one of the last set of tunny-fishing nets on the Egadi Islands Favignana. Date of Photograph:1971

Two men carrying a freshly-caught tuna. Palermo Palermo. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

The tuna market in Palermo Palermo. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Tuna fishing or magrague - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119275 Tuna fishing or magrague - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris, 1857 by French School

Le thon (Scomber Thynnus), le mackereau (Scomber Scombrus) - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain
JAB4119269 Le thon (Scomber Thynnus), le mackereau (Scomber Scombrus) - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) off Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. October

G Munday - Fishmonger & Poulterer - Cliftonville, Kent
G Munday - Fishmonger & Poulterer - Cliftonville, Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1909

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) portrait, captive, Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) shoal, captive, Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) within tuna farm, containing around 1000 per net. Saint Pauls Bay, Malta. Mediterranean Sea

A sashimi course served in a Ryokan, Yufuin, Japan

The old Tonnara on the hill of Scopello, Trapani province, Sicily, Italy

The old Tonnara and the famous stacks of Scopello, Trapani province, Sicily, Italy

A wholesaler checks quality of a fresh tuna displayed at the Tsukiji fish market before the New Years auction in Tokyo January 5, 2015

Tuna kitchen print
Dionisis Gemos

Tuna bungalows and Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military

North Sea tuna
Crew members of the trawler Silver Line pose with their haul of five giant tuna fish, caught 120 miles out from Scarborough. Date: 1939

Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
827252 Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 64.2x76.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau)

Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita) which are trapped at the surface, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico

Tuna fishing (traps or tonnara or mattanza) in Capo Passero in Sicily Detail
LRI4676816 Tuna fishing (traps or tonnara or mattanza) in Capo Passero in Sicily Detail. Painting by Paolo de Albertis (19th century) Around 1800 Museo Nazionale di San Martino Naples by Albertis

Prickly pear, Nopalea cochenillifera
6338278 Prickly pear, Nopalea cochenillifera by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Prickly pear, Nopalea cochenillifera. Opuntia cochenillifera, Cactus cochenillifer, Catto della cocciniglia)

Les madragues du thon (engraving)
7194492 Les madragues du thon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les madragues du thon)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Thon; Tunny; Thunfisch (engraving)
7197725 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Thon; Tunny; Thunfisch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thon; Tunny; Thunfisch)

Wasabi root with dried bonito and knife on a lacquer tray, early 1820s

Bonito and saxifrage, from an untitled series of fish, c. 1832/33. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Bonito and saxifrage, from an untitled series of fish, c. 1832/33

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"Tuna: A Global Delicacy and a Symbol of Adventure" Tuna fishing boats dot the vibrant waters off the City of Manta in Manabi Province, Ecuador, South America. The bustling port serves as a gateway to an ocean teeming with Southern Bluefin Tuna, attracting fishermen from far and wide. In Australia's Spencer Gulf, the majestic Thunnus maccoyii reigns supreme, captivating photographers like Douglas David Seifert who capture its beauty for all to see. From Sardinia, Italy to kitchens around the world, yellowfin tuna takes center stage in delectable dishes like spaghetti with tunafish. Sardinian cooking traditions bring out the best flavors of this prized fish that has become synonymous with Mediterranean cuisine. Beyond culinary delights, it also finds itself amidst breathtaking landscapes. Nestled between Tibet and Bhutan lies Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari - a stunning backdrop for picturesque tuna bungalows. This region holds secrets of a little-known campaign where British military forces overcame Tibetan defenses to seize control. The North Sea becomes home to schools of magnificent yellowfin tuna on their quest for mackerel prey near Tenerife. These agile hunters showcase nature's raw power and grace as they navigate through crystal-clear waters. In Malta's Mediterranean paradise, captive Atlantic bluefin tuna pose elegantly for portraits while reminding us of their endangered status due to overfishing. However, efforts are being made worldwide to protect these majestic creatures by raising them in growing pens instead. Whether it be through tantalizing recipes or awe-inspiring encounters at sea or landlocked havens like Tibet and Bhutan, tuna represents more than just a delicacy; it symbolizes adventure and our connection with nature's wonders across continents.