Tuna, Albacore, Pacific Hook and Line-caught
Albacore tuna is found throughout the Atlantic and Pacific oceans off the U.S. coast. It is most frequently seen as canned white tuna. Albacore is not as strongly associated with contamination as bluefin or other types of tuna, but may contain some mercury. Consumers should check for current warnings to determine safe consumption levels of fish, in particular for pregnant women, those who may become pregnant and children. Pacific albacore populations are considered high, and do not appear to be undergoing overfishing. Pacific albacore is mainly caught commercially by troll and pole-and-line gear, which are associated with minimal bottom habitat interactions and bycatch.
