Giant 746lb bluefin tuna caught off Yorkshire after nearly 90 years as scientists explain UK return

A 746lb Atlantic bluefin tuna caught off the Yorkshire coast near Whitby marks the species’ striking return to the region after decades of decline. (Photo: Ink & Tide Publishing Ltd) An enormous Atlantic bluefin tuna weighing 746lb (338kg) has been caught off the Yorkshire coast, marking the species’ return to the region after nearly 90 years and drawing fresh attention to its resurgence in British waters. Scientists say warmer seas, recovering fish stocks and tighter fishing controls may all be contributing to the species’ comeback.The huge tuna was landed at Whitby Harbour on Sunday by the five-person crew of The Dominator. The 338kg specimen is believed to be the first bluefin tuna landed at the Yorkshire port in decades.Crew member Jack Gardner, 28, said the fish was caught about 10 miles (16km) from Whitby Harbour. Speaking to the BBC, Gardner recalled the moment the fish surfaced.“It jumped out of the water, we all just looked at each other in awe,” he said.The crew reportedly had to drag the fish for around five miles before bringing it aboard. They caught another bluefin tuna the following day, with that fish also weighing more than 300kg.Why are bluefin tuna returning ...