Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

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

Overview

Yellowfin tuna sustainability varies based on the location and fishing method. For the Best Choices, look for options from the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, or the Western Pacific, caught by pole & line, troll or handline. Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified options are also a Best Choice. Avoid all tuna caught by gillnet, which can bycatch dolphins, sharks and turtles. Yellowfin tuna is available in UK supermarkets as fresh or frozen steaks, and it may also be sold in various cuts by fishmongers. It is the most common tuna used in sushi in the UK and is widely served in seafood restaurants.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: Certified fleets only

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

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Atlantic

Management area: All areas

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

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (troll)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (handline)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: FIP participants only

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

Certification: Fishery Improvement Project (FIP)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: FIP participants only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Fishery Improvement Project (FIP)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Eastern Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Eastern Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine using dolphins)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Eastern Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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