Mediterranean Sea

Part of the Atlantic Ocean

A semi-enclosed sea bordered by Europe, North Africa and the Near East, connected to the Atlantic via the Strait of Gibraltar.

Other seas in the same ocean

Thon rouge en pleine nage
Harmless

Atlantic bluefin tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Atlantic bluefin tuna

One of the fastest fish in the ocean, able to keep its muscles warmer than the surrounding water to cross the Atlantic during its migrations.

🌊 0–250 m

  • ⚡ Can keep its muscle temperature above that of the surrounding water (regional endothermy)
  • ⚡ Top speed among the highest of all bony fish
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