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	ALBACORE
		The distribution of albacore is cosmopolitan in subtropical and temperate waters of all oceans.
		Albacore tend to aggregate on the warm side of upwelling fronts and move away from the fronts upon their disintegration in response to wind shifts unfavorable for upwelling.
		It is presumed that albacore aggregate in the vicinity of upwelling fronts to feed on small fishes, squids, and crustaceans that are plentiful in these areas.
	seafood.ucdavis.edu /pubs/albacorefishery.htm (1727 words)

	Albacore Tuna: BC Seafood Online
		Albacore tuna must also be kept moist or it will lose its flavor and become tough.
		Once on shore, the albacore tuna are placed in commercial freezers and maintained at the coldest temperatures to stop oil migration.
		Due to its white meat colour, albacore tuna is sometimes referred to as the “Chicken of the Sea”.
	www.bcseafoodonline.com /files/albacore_tuna.html (859 words)

	Low Carb Recipes, Gourmet Style - Albacore Tuna Melt
		Albacore is the tuna that is used in canned tuna.
		Season the tuna on both sides with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
		Add the tuna in a single layer and sear until lightly brown on one side.
	www.lowcarb.ca /karen/recipe004.html (248 words)

	Fishing Methods for Albacore Tuna, Pacific Salmon and Crab Trapping
		Albacore trollers tow artificial lures on the surface at faster speeds (from four to eight knots) than those used for salmon, to catch fast-moving, hard-hitting tuna.
		Albacore boats are from 38 to 100 feet long and have a crew of two to three fishermen.
		The albacore harvested by Oregon fisher-men are younger fish (three to five years old) between 10 and 30 pounds and are higher in omega-3 fish oils than the large, lean, older albacore caught by foreign longline fishermen in the central Pacific.
	www.oregonschoice.com /fishing_methods.php (673 words)

	Albacore Tuna Fishing Trips - Monterey Bay
		Albacore is a very popular fish, important to both the sport and commercial fisheries, valued for their flavor; they are eaten fresh, frozen, or canned.
		Albacore, a fast-moving tuna fish widely found throughout ocean waters of moderate temperatures, are common off the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Mexico as well as the Atlantic Coast and are especially abundant off the California Coast.
		Albacore, sleekly built, are perfectly adapted for life as high-seas predators capable of hunting down speedy prey, such as sardines, anchovies, and squid.
	www.randysfishingtrips.com /albacore_fishing_trips.html (293 words)

	Tuna
		Tuna, like Salmon, is also a fatty fish and contaminants are stored in the higher fat ratio of these fish.
		To optimize the purity of Vital Choice albacore tuna, they purchase only from fishermen and boats they know, so they are aware how and where the fish are caught, processed and stored prior to their taking possession.
		In contrast, commercial grade tuna is generally "long-lined." This harvest method involves deploying a long submerged line with baited hooks, which tend to attract the larger, older fish having higher mercury levels.
	www.deliciousorganics.com /recipes/tuna.htm (1059 words)

	WDFW -- Albacore Tuna
		Albacore are typically 50 to 100 miles off the Washington coast during the summer but occasionally they will come in as close as 35 miles, and on rare occasions, they have been known to come in as close as 15 miles.
		Tuna caught on bait poles are extremely fun to catch because they have a lot of fight in them and the battle can last for quite a while.
		To avoid overfishing on albacore in the future, the West Coast states are exploring whether to implement state bag limits for albacore.
	wdfw.wa.gov /fish/tuna/recreational.htm (653 words)

	Canadian Albacore Tuna
		Albacore tuna is a highly migratory finfish species that roams the waters of the world.
		Canadian Albacore Tuna that is specifically targeted by the British Columbia Tuna Fleet are young fish that are caught in the pristine waters of the North Pacific.
		Canadian Albacore Tuna is a species, which has been shown to be an excellent food choice for those looking for a meal option that is high in protein, omega 3, and selenium, while low in overall calories and fat.
	www.canadianalbacoretuna.com (551 words)

	Oregon Sea Grant - Albacore Tuna
		Albacore tuna is one of the premium fish in waters off the Pacific Northwest.
		Albacore trollers preserve the fish with either ice or mechanical refrigeration because albacore most often are found 50 or more miles from shore--a distance that forces the boats to stay out several days at a time.
		Tuna that's partly frozen yet soft enough to cut is easier to handle than completely thawed fish.
	seagrant.oregonstate.edu /sgpubs/onlinepubs/g04007.html (2226 words)

	A quality guide for off-the-dock purchasers.
		Albacore trollers preserve the fish with either ice or mechanicalrefrigeration because albacore most often are found 50 or moremiles from shore-a distance that forces the boats to stay outseveral days at a time.
		Tuna properly exposed to this cold brinewill freeze so fast that little salt is absorbed into the meat.However, if the temperature of the brine is not cold enough, thetuna will absorb salt from the brine and have a salty taste.
		Pack chilled albacore thoroughly in ice, in an insulated container.The shelf life of properly iced fish depends on its age and qualitywhen it was purchased.
	www.albacoretuna.com /purchase.html (2084 words)

	Marine Sportfish Identification -- Tuna & Mackerels Group
		Albacore are easily distinguished from the other tunas occurring off California, with exception of the bigeye, by the extreme length of their pectoral fins (they extend well past the anal fin).
		Since they are temperate tunas, their availability to anglers depends on water temperatures in the 62° to 68° F degree range.
		Yellowfin tuna are fished in much the same manner as albacore; jigs are used to locate the schools, and live anchovies are chummed to keep the fish around the boat.
	www.dfg.ca.gov /mrd/mspcont1.html (2490 words)

	Albacore Tuna, pole- and troll-caught
		Biomass of Albacore Tuna in the North Pacific is estimated to be 510,000 mt, which is 40% higher than the 1975 biomass level.
		In the South Atlantic, Albacore Tuna are mainly caught with South African and Namibian baitboats that mainly catch juveniles and Brazilian and Taiwanese longline fleets.
		In the North Atlantic, where Albacore Tuna are overfished, the number of vessels in the fishery is limited to the average number of vessels that were present in the fishery from 1993 to 1995 (ICCAT 2004).
	www.blueoceaninstitute.org /seafood/species/49.html (3700 words)

	Pregnant Women, Kids Warned to Avoid Albacore Tuna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Albacore accounts for about one-third of all canned tuna sold in the United States, and the tests found that mercury levels in white canned tuna averaged more than 0.5 parts per million.
		On average, the 48 white albacore tuna samples proved to have levels of mercury over four times higher than the 12 cans of light tuna tested.
		According to a tuna industry spokesperson, "extensive research" found that four percent of the tuna tested exceeded the FDA's action level of one part per million.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/InNews/tunawarn2003.htm (833 words)

	Tuna Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Atlantic tuna fisheries occur in all waters of the Eastern United States, from the Northeast (Gulf of Maine) to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico Regions.
		Some species of tuna (particulary juveniles) are difficult to identify, and it is often difficult ti identify a tuna using only one physical feature.
		Albacore reach sexual maturity at about 37 inches in length, and spawn during June-July in the sub-tropical western areas of both hemispheres and throughout the Mediterranean Sea.
	www.offshorepursuits.com /tuna.htm (2463 words)

	About Seafood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Albacore go as far north as the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic, but along the North American side of the Atlantic, they are far and few between.
		Albacore is a mild tasting, firm textured fish.
		Tuna must be chilled quickly to avoid spoilage and histamine poisoning.
	www.aboutseafood.com /dictionary/tuna_albacore.html (239 words)

	Albacore Tuna
		The Albacore is distinguished from its look-alike, the immature Bigeye, by its white border on the tail-fin.
		Albacore also have a pectoral fin which is longer than other tuna, giving it the title-- Longfin Tuna.
		Albacore are regulated by the National Marine Fisheries Service, currently soft on commercial, and ICAT (International Conferance on Atlantic Tuna), controlled by commercial interests.
	www.fieldandstream.com /fieldstream/fishing/fishfinder/article/0,13440,196915_intro,00.html (279 words)

	Tuna
		Because tuna is lean compared to other protein-rich foods, it does not exude a lot of self-basting fat.
		When well-wrapped, tuna can be frozen for up to two months in a refrigerator freezer compartment and three to four months in a deep-freeze.
		Albacore, found in both Atlantic and Pacific waters, is the only kind that can be labeled “white meat tuna.” Bluefin, a large, oily species, is usually canned as “light meat” tuna or eaten raw.
	www.pccnaturalmarkets.com /health/Food_Guide/Tuna.htm (850 words)

	Albacore tuna and seafood from Local Ocean Seafoods (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Juvenile tuna will remain in the area that they were spawned until their second year when they will begin a northern migration up the North American coast.
		Albacore Tuna populations are considered healthy and the fishery results in nearly zero bycatch.
		The West Coast Albacore tuna fishery is among the few remaining open access fisheries on the West Coast.
	www.localocean.net /fish_alba.cfm (406 words)

	StarKist's Albacore Tuna in a Pouch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		During the 2002 school year, Lakeside students consumed 39 cases of Starkist Albacore tuna (234 43oz bags or 629 pounds or 3,978 sandwiches), at a cost of $70.65 per case for a total yearly cost of $2,755.
		Albacore, in general, are processed mainly in Thailand, Indonesia, the United States, and Japan.
		Tuna fishing and tuna processing plants are the backbone of the private sector, with canned tuna the primary export.
	www.ragingweb.com /where/tuna (617 words)

	Tuna, Ahi, Aku, Albacore, Bigeye, Bluefin, Bonito, Skipjack, Yellowfin
		Tuna roasted on a spit and basted with olive oil and spices was a food highly valued in the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.
		The highest-quality tuna is sashimi grade, suitable for being eaten raw.
		Albacore, found in both Atlantic and Pacific waters, is the only kind that can be labeled “white meat tuna.” Bluefin, a large, oily species, is usually canned as “light meat” tuna or eaten raw.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1980003.html (1359 words)

	Premium Albacore Tenderloin Tuna
		These small albacore, which average less than 10 pounds, are low in mercury compared to larger albacore caught by longliners in other parts of the Pacific.
		According to studies by scientists at Oregon State University, the mercury content of West Coast albacore was found to range from a low of 0.027 parts per million (ppm) to a high of 0.26 ppm.
		Albacore tenderloins are canned with virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of herbes de Provence and bay leaf.
	www.nelsoncrab.com /tuna-fish.html (243 words)

	WDFW -- Albacore Tuna
		Albacore tuna (Thunnas alalunga) is one of the most sought after fish around the world, both commercially and recreationally, and are classified as a Highly Migratory Species (HMS).
		Albacore are found around the world in warm temperate waters and can migrate thousands of miles each year.
		It is thought that the developing tuna spend their first year of life in the general area the female scattered the eggs and then they move closer to shore, maybe off of Japan or other islands, where they can spend time foraging.
	wdfw.wa.gov /fish/tuna/index.htm (297 words)

	Articles about Premium Albacore Tuna
		Oregon's tuna fleet sold its entire catch to three giant cannery companies that cooked the fish twice and added spring water or vegetable oil to produce supermarket brands.
		The albacore filling Goblirsch's hold are migrating juvenile tuna that follow the Japanese current to Northwest waters.
		The tuna are troll-caught on the surface with lures and landed by hand.
	www.oregonschoice.com /articles.php (1045 words)

	Albacore Tuna, longline-caught
		Albacore Tuna are highly fecund predators found throughout the world's temperate and tropical seas.
		Highly exploited in the North Atlantic, Albacore Tuna populations are at a medium to high level of abundance in other regions.
		Albacore Tuna are highly fecund, broadcast spawners, and females spawn millions of eggs at a time (NMFS 1999).
	blueocean.org /seafood/species/48.html (4364 words)

	HealthScout-Consumer Health News, Information and Resources Updated Daily-Women-Mercury Fears Spur New Fish Consumption ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Conspicuously absent from that list, however, is albacore tuna, which activists say may have even higher levels of mercury per serving than other species on the "banned" list.
		Albacore tuna differs from standard "light" tuna in that it comes from a larger, older species of fish more likely to accumulate high levels of methylmercury.
		All parties weighing in on the new guidelines stress that fish is one of the healthiest foods available, a low-fat food rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients, and should remain a part of a healthy diet.
	www.healthscout.com /news/1/518006/main.html (1126 words)

	BC Albacore Tuna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		BC ALBACORE TUNA is caught mostly in the waters of the Pacific Northwest and offshore to the international dateline.
		Albacore tuna is the only species allowed to be labeled as "white meat" tuna.
		BC ALBACORE TUNA are a small, immature fish that are harvested at only a few years of age and have not been shown to cause any health concern.
	www.chmsf.ca /tuna.html (778 words)

	News - Consumer Reports Warns Pregnant Women About Tuna
		Albacore tuna is thought to contain more mercury than canned light tuna.
		But since this analysis indicates that amounts of mercury in tuna may be higher than previously reported, some women may want to eliminate tuna from their diet while pregnant or when trying to become pregnant.
		And since a Consumer Reports analysis indicates that amounts of mercury in light tuna may be higher than previously reported, some women may want to eliminate all tuna from their diet while pregnant or when trying to become pregnant.
	kidshealth.org /research/tuna.html (503 words)

	Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program - All Seafood List
		albacore tuna due to elevated levels of mercury.
		Albacore tuna is a highly migratory tuna found throughout the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea.
		While tuna found in the North and South Pacific and the South Atlantic are fairly abundant, those in the North Atlantic and Indian Oceans and Mediterranean Sea are in shorter supply.
	www.mbayaq.org /cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?fid=131 (390 words)

	Seafood FAQs from Dave's Albacore
		Similar to the salmon species, the area where tuna is caught in its migration pattern dictates the oil content of the flesh.
		All the albacore that we catch and process from the colder Pacific waters are specifically between the ages of 2-5 years old.
		In these machine-packed canneries the albacore is baked before it goes into the can, so the machine can pack the dry flesh easily--which causes most of the natural fish juices and omega-3 oils to be lost.
	davesalbacore.com /seafoodfaq.php (1535 words)

	NOAA Fisheries Launches Pacific Albacore Tuna Tagging Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Recent assessments of the entire stock indicated that sustainable yields, on a global basis, likely range between 176.4 and 220.5 million pounds (80,000 and 100,000 metric tons), which is roughly the level of total catches observed on an annual basis during the latter part of the 1990s.
		Albacore, which are caught in the Pacific Ocean by many nations, are a major product for the U.S. canning industry and an important source of protein for Americans.
		Most of the albacore catch is sent to canneries in American Samoa and Spain, where it is canned as 'white meat' tuna.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/innews/Albacore2001.htm (482 words)

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