Albacore tuna are found in temperate oceans worldwide. They are one of the smaller and faster growing tunas, weighing between 20-40 pounds at full size. As you can see, albacore are characterized by a dark blue hue on top with a lighter shiny underside.
The albacore pictured, is being caught using a catch method known as “trolling” which is highly selective and results in minimal bycatch. Troll caught U.S. & Canadian North Pacific Albacore have been ranked as green “Best Choice” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Albacore tuna is not only healthy for the oceans; it is also healthy for you as it is typically low in mercury.
Most albacore is sold as the higher value “chunk white” canned tuna however more recently, Albacore has begun to appear on menus where less sustainable tuna like bluefin and yellowfin were once featured. This shows a commitment and desire for change on the part of foodservice operators AND customers, something FishWise always applauds!
For green ranked albacore products, see our producer partners Wild Planet and American Tuna.
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