In this web content, the author discusses the story of Captain Ahab’s quest for the white whale in Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick.” The author questions whether it is plausible for a man to encounter the same whale multiple times, highlighting three instances where a whale was harpooned, escaped, and then encountered by the same whaler again. The author then transitions to a narrative about bluefin tuna and the human pursuit of these fish. They focus on one tuna fisherman, Al Anderson, who spent decades tagging bluefin tuna and leading fishing trips for tourists. The author explores the challenges of managing fishing regulations and the decline of the bluefin tuna population. They also describe the remarkable physical characteristics of bluefin tuna. The author concludes by addressing the need for sustainable fishing practices and the ongoing story of the bluefin tuna.
https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/the-magnificence-of-the-bluefin-tuna