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Details About Yellowfin tuna (U.S. Atlantic troll/pole)

yellowfin from the U.S. Atlantic caught by troll/pole

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Also called ahi, this highly migratory fish is found throughout the world's oceans, where it is caught with a variety of fishing gear.

Look for fish caught by trolling or pole-and-line gear (especially from the U.S. Atlantic), as they result in almost no bycatch.

Most yellowfin is caught with longlines, which often also catch threatened sea turtles, seabirds and sharks.

Nutritional Information

Serving = 100 g of raw edible food, wild species.

Amount per serving
Calories 108 g
Total Fat 0.95 g
Total Protein 23.3 g
Omega-3 0.23 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 37 mg

Source: USDA

More About Yellowfin tuna (U.S. Atlantic troll/pole)

Yellowfin tuna is a popular, widespread commercial fish. Among the fastest fish in the sea, tunas migrate widely in mixed schools; larger fish may school with porpoises. In its short life (8 years), yellowfin grows to nearly 9 feet (2.7 meters) and up to 200 kg.

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This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Banner image from "Endangered Ocean" © 2007 Marian Osher.