This book is a multidisciplinary volume that overviews the most recent literature covering the physiology, biomechanics, evolution, and ecology of tunas. It examines critical areas of molecular and organismal physiology, phylogeny, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Recently developed techniques for electronic tagging of fish are presented. The book covers all aspects of tuna biology, from metabolism and cardiovascular research to reproductive biology.

Edited by
Barbara A. Block
Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove, California, U.S.A.
E. Donald Stevens
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada