What is tuna?

Tuna is a kind of fish that lives in the ocean and swims really fast.

Imagine you're playing tag at the park, you run as fast as you can to avoid being caught. That's like what tuna do, but underwater! Tuna are strong swimmers with streamlined bodies that help them zoom through the water. They live in big groups called schools, which is like having a bunch of friends all running together.

How Tuna Eat

Tuna eat other smaller fish and animals in the ocean. Some kinds of tuna can even chase down their food really quickly, it's like when you catch your friend mid-run!

What Tuna Become

When people catch tuna, they often turn them into canned tuna, which is a lunchtime favorite for many kids. You might eat it on bread or in a sandwich, it’s like having a tasty ocean snack!

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  1. A child sees a tuna swimming fast in an aquarium and asks why it's so quick.
  2. A student learns that tuna are found all over the world, from oceans to markets.
  3. A person eats a sandwich with tuna and wonders where it came from.

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