Ahi - Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)

The flesh of the ahi tuna is red in color, mild taste and has a medium to firm texture when cooked.

This species acquired the name yellowfin because its dorsal fins, anal fins, and finlets are bright yellow in color. As the fish ages, the dorsal and anal fin lobes grow in length. Another name widely used in the industry for this species is "Ahi". Ahi is a Hawaiian word meaning beautiful, which was given this fish because of its colorful display.

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Ahi Tuna

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Ahi tuna are available all year round…

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Peak

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The most popular method of harvesting tuna are long line and harpoon fishing

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