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Atlantic bluefin tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Also known as: Maguro, Northern bluefin tuna, Giant bluefin tuna, Tunny

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Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Atlantic bluefin tuna sustainability varies, and there are currently no Best Choice options. Avoid farmed bluefin, as farming relies on catching young tuna from the wild and feeding them large amounts of wild fish. Bluefin is most often found in high-end restaurants and sushi rather than in supermarkets.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: Cornwall: Handline fishery

Method: Hook & line (handline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: All areas

Method: Fish trap

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3

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Farmed

Location: Europe: Mediterranean, All areas

Method: Marine net pen, capture-based

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Maguro

Northern bluefin tuna

Giant bluefin tuna

Tunny

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