### Question
How is the term designated species of tuna defined?


### Answer
The term **designated species of tuna** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 972* as the following:

> yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares (Bonnaterre, 1788)

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 972*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16B-EASTERN PACIFIC TUNA FISHING**

