Ancient DNA reveals historical demographic decline and genetic erosion in the Atlantic bluefin tuna
Adam Jon Andrews, E. F. Eriksen, Bastiaan Star, Kim Præbel, Antonio Di Natale, Estrella Malca, Glenn Zapfe, Vedat Onar, Veronica Aniceti, Gabriele Carenti, Gaël Piquès, Svein Vatsvåg Nielsen, Per Persson, Federica Piattoni, Francesco Fontani, , Alessia Cariani
This study uses ancient DNA to show that Atlantic bluefin tuna experienced a demographic decline and genetic bottleneck starting in 1900, with lower genetic diversity in modern compared to historical populations.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · May 20, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology