Bluefin tuna are mainly caught in the Atlantic Ocean. They are the largest tuna, typically weighing around 600 to 1,000 pounds. Bluefin is usually served in top-notch sushi restaurants because it is, quite simply, the most delicious tuna available in the world.
A particular type of Pacific bluefin tuna that comes from Oma in Japan and has a superior fat content is believed to be some of the best in the world.
Most catches of the Atlantic bluefin tuna are taken from the Mediterranean Sea, which is the most important bluefin tuna fishery in the world.
Most tuna fishing occurs in the Pacific Ocean. Other fishing sources, in order of fishing yield, are the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea. The countries that produce the most in tuna fishing yield are Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines.
The prized bluefin, which was caught off Oma in northern Aomori prefecture, tipped the scales at a hefty 467 pounds. For comparison's sake, the 459-pound bluefin tuna at last year's event sold for $202,000.
Spectacular 271kg bluefin tuna is caught off the Australian coast - with a similar specimen selling for a record $2.6million.
Bluefin is usually served in top-notch sushi restaurants because it is, quite simply, the most delicious tuna available in the world. In particular, the fat and protein are perfectly balanced, and pieces have a melt-in-your-mouth-type feel.
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was founded in 1945 by a group of South Australian Fishermen to sell their catch; the first of its kind in Australia. This connection with the craft and the catch has been constant throughout our history.
In Australia, Yellowfin tuna are caught along both the east and west coasts and is a targeted species by fishers in both the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery and the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery. Yellowfin tuna is also caught recreationally off Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
In Australian waters, southern bluefin tuna are found mainly in the Great Australian Bight. They are most commonly caught during the summer months (December to April), but they are also caught off the New South Wales coastline during winter.
Bluefin tuna is renowned as one of the top-class tuna and one of the most prized fish in the Japanese restaurant industry. This expensive high-grade fish is usually served in top-notch sushi and sashimi restaurants in Japan. Aside from its rich nutritional value, the tasty natural flavor is a must-try!
Manta has been officially named the Tuna Capital of the World, in the country of Ecuador. Many people do not know that Manta concentrates the second largest tuna fleet in the world after Thailand, and is the most powerful port in Ecuador.
Atlantic bluefin tuna is one of the most highly prized fish used in Japanese raw fish dishes. About 80% of the caught Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas are consumed in Japan. Bluefin tuna sashimi is a particular delicacy in Japan.
This lean fish is popular both in sushi and as sashimi. Tuna range over a wide territory in the waters around Japan—they're caught off Shizuoka, Tokyo, and Okinawa—but tuna caught near Oma at the tip of the Shimokita peninsula in Aomori represent the pinnacle of Japanese tuna.
Tuna, wild caught in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean using FAD-free Purse Seine fishing methods.
The tuna is caught by fishermen working in a sustainably managed fishery (FAO 34) using only one hook and one line per fish, which ensures the long-term availability of this food source.
Sirena Tuna is made with only the highest quality ingredients, including our premium oil blends and high specification tuna. Our commitment to sustainability is paramount to our business: 100% of our tuna is pole and line caught.
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Our tuna is sourced from some of the world's leading and most respected fishing companies. Skipjack tuna are widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The species is fast growing and are at healthy levels in all ocean regions.
Ingredients. Skipjack Tuna (70%), Spring Water, Skipjack Tuna - Katsuwonous Pelamis, Pole And Line Wild Caught In The South-West Atlantic Ocean Or Western Pacific Ocean.
It's generally safe for all population groups, including pregnant women, to consume 2-3 serves of any type of tuna or salmon a week, canned or fresh. Canned tuna usually has lower mercury levels than other tuna because tuna used for canning are smaller species that are caught when less than 1 year old.
Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat. Bigeye tuna should be avoided completely, but that species isn't used for canned tuna anyway.
Mercury levels in canned white tuna, which is exclusively albacore, are almost three times higher than those found in smaller skipjack tuna commonly used in canned light tuna products.
Skipjack and yellowfin are the main tuna species listed as ingredients in canned tuna in brands sold at Australian supermarkets. Skipjack are the smallest of the major tuna species, while yellowfin are larger.
AFE specialises in the fishing, ranching and grow-out of Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) and is the largest quota holder of SBT in the Southern Hemisphere (holding greater than 50% of Australia's quota).