Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
- 50-55% of global catch
- Av. Weight 3kg (Record catch 34.5kg)
- 3 year lifecycle
- Used mainly for canning
- Found in Northern & Southern Pacific, Northern & Southern Atlantic & Indian Oceans
- Fish stocks are in a healthy state, sustainable fishing practices are encouraged.
Northern Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
- 1.25% of global catch
- Av. Weight 7kg (Record catch 677kg)
- 10 – 25 years lifecycle
- Used fresh e.g. Sashimi
- Found in Northern Pacific & Northern AtlanticOceans
- Overfished in all locations, sustainability issues
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
- 0.4% of global catch
- Av. Weight 7kg (Record catch 157kg)
- 15 years+ lifecycle
- Used for fresh Sashimi
- Found in Southern Pacific, Southern Atlantic & Indian Oceans
- Overfished in all locations, sustainability issues
Albacore Tuna
Thunnus alalunga
- 7% of global catch
- Av. Weight 10 – 20kg (Record catch 60.3kg)
- 5 years lifecycle
- Used for fresh Sashimi
- Found in Northern & Southern Pacific, Northern & Southern Atlantic & Indian Oceans
- Sustainability issues rising, sustainable fishing practices are encouraged
Big Eye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
- 8% of global catch
- Av. Weight 15 – 20kg (Record catch 210kg)
- 5 – 7 years lifecycle
- Found in Northern & Southern Pacific, North Atlantic & Indian Oceans
- Overfished in all locations, sustainability issues
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
- 35% of global catch
- Av. Weight 5 – 20kg (Record catch 200kg)
- 4 – 7 years lifecycle
- Used for canning & fresh
- Found in Northern & Southern Pacific, Northern & Southern Atlantic & Indian Oceans
- Fish stocks are moderate, sustainable fishing practices are required.
Tongol Tuna
Thunnus Tonggol
- 4% of global catch
- Av. Weight 1 – 5kg (Record catch 35.9kg)
- 3 years average lifecycle
- Used for canning
- Found in Northern Pacific & Indian Oceans
- Fish stocks are moderate, sustainable fishing practices are encouraged
Bonito
Sarda chiliensis
- <1% of global catch
- Av. Weight 3kg (Record catch 18kg)
- 3 years lifecycle
- Used mainly for canning
- Found in the Northern & Southern Atlantic Oceans
- Fish stocks are in a healthy state, sustainable fishing practices are encouraged
