Atlantic bluefin tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Also known as: Maguro, Northern bluefin tuna, Giant bluefin tuna, Tunny
Overview
Atlantic bluefin tuna sustainability varies, and there are currently no Best Choice options. Avoid farmed bluefin, as farming relies on catching young tuna from the wild and feeding them large amounts of wild fish. Bluefin is most often found in high-end restaurants and sushi rather than in supermarkets.
Ratings
Showing 9 results for Atlantic bluefin tuna
Best Choice
Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
OK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Wild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: Cornwall: Handline fishery
Method: Hook & line (handline)
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: All areas
Method: Net (purse seine or ring)
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: All areas
Method: Fish trap
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: All areas
Method: Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line)
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: Cornwall
Method: Net (purse seine or ring)
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: Cornwall
Method: Net (gill or fixed)
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: Cornwall
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoWild-caught
Location: East Atlantic & Mediterranean
Management area: All areas
Method: Hook & line (longline)
More infoAvoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
Under review
Under review
These ratings are currently being reviewed.
Sustainable swaps
Maguro
Northern bluefin tuna
Giant bluefin tuna
Tunny
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