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Pacific Yellowfin
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Pacific yellowfin is Thunnus albacares from the vast Pacific tuna fisheries—Hawaii, Mexico, Central America, and western Pacific supply. Flesh is firm, red-pink, and mild-rich, the default fresh tuna of many West Coast and island restaurants. Air-freight sashimi grades and frozen steaks both move in volume. Sear, grill, or serve raw-safe poke. Pacific yellowfin from well-handled day boats beats anonymous long-trip frozen for delicate raw dishes. For steaks, a hot grill and rare centre keep the meat juicy.
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History
Pacific Island cultures fished yellowfin as a primary offshore protein.
Pacific industrial tuna fleets expanded yellowfin catch dramatically.
Pacific yellowfin filled US fresh tuna demand year-round.
MSC and fishery improvement projects targeted Pacific yellowfin stocks.