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Humans have hunted tuna for 44,000 years
Original: Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years
New research reports that people have been harvesting tuna for around 44,000 years, pushing back the timeline of humanity's relationship with these ocean predators far earlier than previously thought. The findings, covered by science outlets, suggest ancient coastal communities developed sophisticated fishing practices targeting fast, powerful fish, offering fresh insight into early maritime societies and long-standing human dependence on the oceans.
Why now: A newly published study dramatically extends the known history of tuna fishing, capturing attention about early human seafaring and diets.
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- Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years · Science X
- Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years · Phys.org
- Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years · The Conversation
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