Skipjack Tuna

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Bigeye_Tuna
gptkb:The_Longtail_Tuna
gptkbp:average_temperature Cooked to 145° F (63° C)
gptkbp:body_style Streamlined
gptkbp:color Dark blue on top, silver on sides
Pink to red
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Skipjack_Tuna
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method Grilled
Can be eaten raw or cooked
gptkbp:cultural_practices Used in traditional dishes
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in sushi and sashimi
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide in warm waters
gptkbp:education Forms large schools
gptkbp:environmental_impact Impact on marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Scombridae
gptkbp:fins Two dorsal fins
Commonly used in canned products
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Impact on local economies
Purse seine
Year-round fishing
Subject to quotas in some regions
Regulated by international agreements
Marine Stewardship Council certified fisheries
Collaborative efforts among fishing nations
Data collected for stock assessments
Longlines and troll lines
Management plans in place for sustainability
Monitored for compliance with regulations
Ongoing research for sustainability
Regulated by regional fisheries organizations
Facing challenges from overfishing and climate change
gptkbp:flavor Mild flavor
gptkbp:fuel_capacity High oil content
gptkbp:genus Katsuwonus
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Tropical and subtropical oceans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Skipjack Tuna
gptkbp:is_aimed_at Incidental catch of other species
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 1.0 meter
gptkbp:level Moderate mercury levels
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 8 years
gptkbp:market Light meat tuna
Popular in seafood markets
gptkbp:migration Highly migratory
gptkbp:nutritional_value High in protein
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:species gptkb:Katsuwonus_pelamis
Limited aquaculture practices
Part of a complex with other tuna species
Pelagic fishery
gptkbp:strategic_importance Commercial fishing
gptkbp:sustainability Sustainably managed fisheries
gptkbp:traded_on Processed into various products
gptkbp:weight up to 34 kg