Habitat
Albacore tuna have a wide range for their habitat. They live in
saltwater or marine habitats and tend to favor tropical, subtropical
and temperate waters. This includes the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific
Ocean and Indian Ocean. They tend to spawn between July and October,
which is the time when most fisherman fish for them. However,
sometimes because of the conditions of the water, they do not come
around until late August and then are able to be caught up until
late October. They are also a very migratory species, so they can be
in a range that can cover more than 100 kilometers of ocean.
The size and age of the Albacore tuna can also
be a factor when determining the habitat. Younger tuna tend to be
found closer to the ocean’s surface. As the tuna grows and becomes
larger, the diet of the tuna changes and they begin to swim in
deeper and deeper waters. The
depths that
the Albacore tuna can be found in range from about 0 to 600 meters,
with most acquiring the depths of 250 to 300 meters. At this range
the temperature is around 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. The temperature
can also affect the habitat of the Albacore tuna. The temperature
range for most Albacore tuna is between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Larger tuna can be active and survive in cooler temperatures from a
range of about 10 to 25 degrees Celsius. This is why larger tuna can
survive in deeper water. Also, Albacore tuna are
rarely found near the shorelines. They are usually no closer than
ten miles to the coastline and in most cases favor the warmer water.
Other animals can be found in these habitats as well. Such animals include other tuna, squid, sharks, sting rays, dolphins and billfishes.