Atlantic Bigeye Tuna

The stock is overfished, but the fishing rate established under a domestic conservation and management plan promotes population growth.

Not subject to overfishing.

Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.

Bigeye tuna has a mild, meaty flavor, with a higher fat content than yellowfintuna. Sashimi lovers prefer it.

Firm and moist with large flakes.

Bigeye tuna meat has a reddish-pink color.

Bigeye tuna is low in saturated fat and sodium and is rich in niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, selenium, and phosphorous.