This migratory fish is caught at a young age in the cold
northern waters of the Pacific ocean. Albacore tuna swim up to
speeds of 80 km/hr and can be found in enormous schools in the
open ocean that are 30 km wide. Most people will not have the
experience of seeing an albacore tuna in the wild, but if they
did, they would notice these tuna have an exceptionally long
pectoral fin (the one that comes off the side of the fish). Why
the fin is so long is not known. Albacore tuna caught by
troll/pole from Canadian and US Pacific waters. Albacore tuna
caught by pelagic longline. Cooking & nutrition: Albacore tuna
is the only species labeled as white meat, which is a helpful
tip for finding it in the canned tuna aisle of your grocery
store. Chefs use Canadian albacore tuna as a premium seafood
choice for numerous dishes, including sushi and sashimi.
Available fresh, frozen, canned and smoked, this fish can be
enjoyed year-round. Albacore tuna is a low-fat, high-protein
choice with an abundance of Omega 3 fatty acids