Tuna
Ferraris of the Ocean
Tuna are the sea’s mightiest swimmers and one of its most agile predators. With a sleek, streamlined, torpedo-shaped body built for speed, this pelagic species can reach speeds up to 75 km/h (45 mph). Unfortunately, however, this speed is no match for the commercial fishing that threatens some of their populations. As a result of overfishing, tuna fish species like the southern bluefin tuna are nearing extinction.
Many people love to eat tuna; however, diving with tuna is a special treat. This impressive fish species can grow up to 226 kg (500 lbs) and 3 m (10 ft) in length. You can encounter them on more advanced dives off of ocean pinnacles and in open water. There are 15 species of tuna inhabiting the tropical and subtropical seas of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Explore the map below to find where you can go diving with tuna.
Popular dive sites
Shimozone
21 Logged dives • 6 Sightings Shimosone is the hidden root of the complete open sea that goes to the south where there is no island shadow from Kuba Island. The diving style is basically drift diving. The tide is strong and the up and down currents occur, making it easy to descend and ascend freely. This site is best for advanced divers who can control themselves in the current.Japan
MEYYAFUSHI KANDU
51 Logged dives • 13 Sightings A site not to be missed by the experienced diver. With the right current Meyyafushi Kandu is a great channel to cross and experience what so many people come to the Maldives for. Starting from either one of the corners the actual swim only takes about 20 minutes.Maldives
Kottefaru Anemone Thila
115 Logged dives • 22 Sightings This fantastic pinnacle gets its name from a blanket of anemones covering the top of the reef. There are 2 large overhangs on opposite sides of the thila full of interesting corals and glass fish.Maldives
Kat’s Kables
36 Logged dives • 6 Sightings This is an anchoring site near Two Caves. Look for old communication cables connecting Direction Island to Australia and the world. Sadly it appears that Kat the dugong may have moved on to green sea grass pastures.Australia
