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bigeye tuna
noun[ C or U ]
(alsobig-eye tuna)uk /ˌbɪɡ.aɪ ˈtjuː.nə/ us /ˌbɪɡ.aɪ ˈtuː.nə/pluralbigeye tuna or bigeye tunas
a type of tuna (= a large fish that lives in warm seas) with large eyes and a blue stripe along its side :
The starter consisted of bigeye tuna with cauliflower fondant and Asian pear.
Big-eye tuna are under threat because authorities are failing to recognize the dire extent of overfishing.
The most commonly caught species in the Pacific, bigeye tuna, is listed in the report as "vulnerable".
Restrictions on fishing must be brought in to protect Pacific populations of bigeye tuna, leading environmental groups warn.
Bigeye tuna is valued by sushi chefs for its high fat content and long-lasting colour.
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