Pacific Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
Pacific IslandsWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Bigeye`AhiMabachi
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Bigeye tuna has a mild, meaty flavor, with a higher fat content than yellowfinand is preferred by sashimi lovers.
Texture
Firm and moist, with large flakes.
Color
Bigeye tuna meat has a reddish-pink color.
Health benefits
Bigeye tuna is low in saturated fat and sodium and is rich in niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, selenium, and phosphorous.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady