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Swimming alongside schools of fast, ocean-crossing Atlantic Bluefin tuna was an unforgettable experience.

The Nautilus Project expedition to Malta yields key insights into Bluefin tuna behaviour and endangered species

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Marine biologists study Atlantic bluefin tuna behaviour in open water and oversee the conservation project for the Maltese national fish at Fort San Luċjan.

A team of scientists from The Nautilus Project (TNP) travelled to Malta to conduct field research focused on studying the behaviour, physical condition, and schooling patterns of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), according to a report published by The Gibraltar Chronicle E-edition. During the expedition, researchers entered the water alongside the fish to record close-range observations of a species that has historically faced severe impacts from overfishing.

Source: nautilusproject y alex_nautilus_marinebio/Instagram

TNP marine biologist Lewis Stagnetto highlighted the importance of direct field observations, noting that close-up research allows scientists to collect vital biological data that cannot be obtained through other research methods.

Later during the visit, team members Brian Soiza, Melanie Soiza Stagnetto, and Lewis Stagnetto toured the facilities of Aquatic Resources Malta, the national agency for aquaculture and fisheries research based at Fort San Luċjan in Marsaxlokk.

 

Source: nautilusproject y alex_nautilus_marinebio/Instagram

During the facility tour, the team inspected the area dedicated to the Killifish Conservation Project, a joint initiative driven by Nature Trust Malta and the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) of Malta. The program aims to restore and protect the wild population of Bużaqq (Aphanius fasciatus), Malta’s national fish, at the protected site of il-Magħluq ta' Marsascala.

The operations conducted at the site encompass captive breeding, habitat restoration work, and public education campaigns, serving as essential foundations to ensure fisheries sustainability and the preservation of threatened species.


🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese Version) | AIによる自動翻訳

ノーチラス・プロジェクトのマルタ遠征、太平洋・大西洋クロマグロの生態行動と絶滅危惧種に関する貴重な知見を獲得

海洋生物学者がオープンウォーターでタイセイヨウクロマグロの生態行動を調査、マルタ国魚の保全プロジェクトをサン・ルチアン要塞にて視察。

ジブラルタル・クロニクルのデジタル版(The Gibraltar Chronicle E-edition)の報道によると、海洋保全団体ノーチラス・プロジェクトTNP)の研究チームがマルタを訪問し、タイセイヨウクロマグロ(Thunnus thynnus)の生態行動、健康状態、群れの形成パターンに関するフィールド調査を実施しました。遠征中、研究者らは歴史的な過剰漁獲により深刻な影響を受けてきた同魚種を至近距離から観察するため、群れと共に海中へ潜水しました。

TNPの海洋生物学者であるルイス・スタグネットLewis Stagnetto)氏は、直接的な現場観察の重要性を強調し、至近距離での調査により他の研究手法では得られない貴重な生物学的データを収集できると説明しました。

その後、視察団のメンバーであるブライアン・ソイザBrian Soiza)氏、メラニー・ソイザ・スタグネットMelanie Soiza Stagnetto)氏、およびルイス・スタグネット氏は、マルサシュロックサン・ルチアン要塞Fort San Luċjan)に拠点を置く水産養殖・漁業研究の国家機関アクアティック・リソース・マルタAquatic Resources Malta)の施設を訪問しました。

施設見学中、チームはネイチャー・トラスト・マルタおよびマルタ環境資源庁ERA)が共同で推進するキリフィッシュ保全プロジェクトKillifish Conservation Project)の専有エリアを視察しました。この計画は、イル・マグロック・タ・マルサスカラil-Magħluq ta' Marsascala)保護区において、マルタの国魚であるブザックAphanius fasciatus)の野生群集の回復と保護を目的としています。

同施設で行われている飼育繁殖、生息地修復作業、環境教育キャンペーンは、漁業の持続可能性と絶滅危惧種の保全を確保するための重要な基盤となっています。


🇨🇳 中文 (Simplified Chinese Version) | 由人工智能自动翻译

鹦鹉螺项目马耳他考察为蓝鳍金枪鱼行为及濒危物种研究提供关键见解

海洋生物学家在公开水域研究大西洋蓝鳍金枪鱼行为,并于圣卢西安堡视察马耳他国鱼保护项目。

据《直布罗陀纪事报》电子版(The Gibraltar Chronicle E-edition)报道,鹦鹉螺项目TNP)科研小组前往马耳他开展实地考察,重点研究大西洋蓝鳍金枪鱼(Thunnus thynnus)的行为特征、身体状况及集群模式。考察期间,研究人员直接潜入水中与鱼群近距离接触,记录这一历史上曾遭受过度捕捞严重打击的物种的实时数据。

TNP海洋生物学家刘易斯·斯塔格内托Lewis Stagnetto)强调了直接实地观察的重要性,指出近距离研究能够收集到通过其他科研手段无法获取的关键生物学数据。

随后,代表团成员布赖恩·索伊扎Brian Soiza)、梅兰妮·索伊扎·斯塔格内托Melanie Soiza Stagnetto)及刘易斯·斯塔格内托视察了位于马尔萨什洛克 圣卢西安堡Fort San Luċjan)的马耳他水产资源局Aquatic Resources Malta)科研设施。

在参观过程中,小组视察了专门用于执行鳉鱼保护项目Killifish Conservation Project)的设施区域。该项目由马耳他自然信托基金马耳他环境与资源局ERA)联合发起,旨在伊尔马格鲁克·塔·马尔萨斯卡拉il-Magħluq ta' Marsascala)自然保护区内恢复并保护马耳他国鱼布扎克鳉Aphanius fasciatus)的野生种群。

该设施开展的人工圈养繁殖、栖息地修复以及公众环保教育活动,构成了确保渔业可持续发展和保护濒危物种的核心基石。

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