Albacore tuna
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean (FAO 21; 27; 31; 34; 41; 47; 61; 67; 71; 77; 81)
Pelagic longlines, Handlines and pole-lines
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Mackerel-like (Scrombodei) from a subspecies of the Perciformes, the biggest order of fish. Mackerel (Atlantic-, horse mackerel etc), tuna, swordfish and barracudas all fall among the mackerel-like fish. Globally it is a very popular fish and forms an important source of food and income for many people. Mackerel are pelagic fish that live in large schools. While swimming in large schools, mackerel-like fish confuse their predators with the silver-like brilliance from their scales. Island mackerel is the smallest with 2o cm, the largest is the bluefin tuna that can reach a size of over 5 meters.
Albacore, or white tuna, can be found in all (sub)tropical and temperate areas. This tuna can reach a maximum length of 1.40 m and has a relatively short lifespan of 9 years. Albacore tuna regularly swims in schools with skipjack, yellowfin, and bluefin tuna.
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean (FAO 21; 27; 31; 34; 41; 47; 61; 67; 71; 77; 81)
Pelagic longlines, Handlines and pole-lines
Atlantic Ocean, northern and central (FAO 21; 27; 31; 34)
Pelagic trawls, Handlines and pole-lines
Indian Ocean (FAO 51; 57)
Handlines and pole-lines
Atlantic Ocean, northern and central (FAO 21; 27; 31; 34)
Purse seines, Pelagic longlines
Indian Ocean (FAO 51; 57)
Pelagic longlines
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
GlobalG.A.P. certified farms are doing a step in the right direction in terms of sustainability. A few species with this label are getting a better score on the VISwijzer.
Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.