Category: Fish

I read many online reviews of the various types of tuna in a pouch and the consensus on the Interwebs is that it was better than canned tuna in taste, quality and was potentially safer than canned tuna. Is pouch tuna better than canned? Not only is it lower in sodium and other additives, it’s […]

Like many open ocean bony fishes, yellowfin tunas start out as extremely tiny larvae, no more than a few millimeters long and weighing only a few hundredths of a gram. Within two years, individuals reach lengths of 3 feet (~ one meter) and are sexually mature. How long does it take for a yellow tuna […]

Salmon is more expensive (especially wild caught salmon) and is more likely to be considered a delicacy. Tuna has more mercury content so it’s not recommended for pregnant women and young children. Tuna are a group of large, sleek, predatory fish found in the open oceans of the world. Which is better for you tuna […]

Due to Japan’s auction method of selling fish, it makes bluefin tuna even more expensive than it is already. Which fish is expensive in Japan? bluefin tunaA bluefin tuna has been sold for three quarters of a million dollars in Tokyo – a price almost double last year’s record sale. How much is a pound […]

So the phrase “tuna fish” makes sense when we realize that “tuna” refers to the fish in the sea and “tuna fish” refers to the stuff in a can. Does tuna come from tuna fish? “Tuna” is an umbrella term that encompasses 61 species scientists often categorize as “tuna and tuna-like fish.” Of these 61, […]

Oceana reports that 71% of all tuna sold at sushi venues is mislabeled. The most commonly faked tuna is white tuna. White tuna is often swapped for escolar, which is sometimes called the “Ex-Lax Fish,” according to Inside Edition, because it can cause intestinal problems. What is sushi tuna made of? The most commonly used […]

There are both female and male tuna, so the Albacore tunaAlbacore tunaAt 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) maximum length, the albacore is the smallest of the bluefin tuna. It reaches sexual maturity at 0.9 m (2 ft 11 in) and its common length is only slightly larger at 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in). […]

Tuna is used to mean the fish, and the flesh of that fish (which is also called tuna fish). Tuna is also the edible fruit of a cactus, or the name of that cactus. Why is it called tuna fish and not tuna? So the phrase “tuna fish” makes sense when we realize that “tuna” […]

Like some shark species, Atlantic Bluefin must constantly swim. In order to obtain oxygen from the water, fishes pass water over their gills. The tunas lack the ability to do so while stopped, so they must continuously swim forward with their mouths open to keep their blood oxygenated. Do tuna ever stop swimming? Because they […]

Canned tuna might be in short supply soon Tuna packers, like those in Southeast Asia, also had enough raw tuna left over from 2019. But those supplies are running out, and now the FAO admits that there will be less tuna to go around because fishermen are being constrained by efforts to combat the spread […]

The name tuna comes from the Greek word meaning ‘to rush’, an appropriate name as communities of tuna called ‘schools’ swim very, very fast through the ocean. The average length of a tuna is 2 meters (6.5 feet), but they can sometimes reach lengths of 4 meters or more (13.12 feet). What type of fish […]

From an environmental standpoint, if we stop ordering this seafood menu item, bluefin tuna populations will be better off. Additionally, bluefin tuna contains high levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause some serious kidney and nervous system problems for pregnant women and children in particular. Is bluefin tuna high in mercury? Bluefin tuna […]

Step 1- Bleed Your Catch I find the easiest way is to make a quick cut to the throat and place it in a bucket of water for a few minutes. The water will prevent the blood from clotting and allow a full drain. Some people use a scissor and cut the gills instead, you’ll […]

San Pietro (Saint Peter, in English), off the southwestern tip of the larger island of Sardinia, is a major exporter of the premier bluefin tuna that is prized in Japan for its use in sushi and sashimi. It is called “red tuna” locally for the bright, bloody colour of its tasty meat. Where is Japanese […]

40,000 metric tons. With about 40,000 metric tons of all bluefin species caught per year—less than 1 percent of total tuna landings by weight—these fish generate an estimated $610 million to $660 million for fishermen and $2 billion to $2.5 billion in the global marketplace. How much tuna is caught annually? The study, which looked […]

Bluefin tuna, known in Japan as “hon maguro” (real tuna), are popular for high-end sushi and sashimi, but the population of the species has decreased due to overfishing, so catches are strictly controlled. Is tuna fished in Japan? In Japan, bluefin tuna tend to be caught using the rod-and-line technique or long lines. In the […]

PROLONGED AND PAINFUL DEATHS: Once the tuna are out of the water, fishers typically club or stab them with harpoons in an attempt to kill them. Oftentimes, the tuna have to be hit multiple times before finally dying. Their last moments on earth are filled with unimaginable panic, fear, and pain. Why do they cut […]

Leave the fish to bleed for three to five minutes. We recommend this bleeding technique for tunas exported to Japan. To accelerate the bleeding process, you can make a cut in the membrane between the gill collar and the gills. Do you have to bleed a tuna? Bleeding improves the appearance of uncooked tuna flesh, […]

BRAIN SPIKE Look for the soft spot between the eyes • Push spike in until the tip is about level with the middle of the eye • When you feel the fish give a shake and relax, you’ve successfully dispatched your fish. Now it’s time to bleed, pith and gill-gut your SBT before completely immersing […]

The Yellowfin tuna have small eyes and conical teeth. Do tuna fish have teeth? Equipped with teeth, speed and a constant need for nourishment, Atlantic bluefin tuna are constantly looking for food. One reason their appetites are so insatiable is their unusual circulatory system. Tuna, unlike other fish, are warm blooded. How many teeth do […]