
Albacore Oregon Wild
Crunchy, Smooth, Rich, Clean
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Longfin Tuna, Tombo, Tunny, Albie
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Species Name
Tuna
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Latin Name
Thunnus alalunga
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Origin
Oregon
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Western United States
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Producer
Baja Peninsula Fleet

Range & Habitat
Baja Peninsula Fleet
From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program.
Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda
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Meaty, Moist, Creamy
The lean, boneless, firm flesh of the Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) has a delicate, mild flavor and is an excellent source of Omega 3s. It can be grilled, sautéed, baked, barbecued, poached or fried. It stands up to the boldest of preparations and is almost impossible to over-cook. Sturgeon should rest for 24 – 48 hours after harvest. This species of sturgeon produces the coveted Ossetra caviar. Atlantic and Siberian sturgeon also are available on a limited basis.
Flakey, White, Savory, Moist
Tripletail are a species to themselves. Only the Pacific and Atlantic species exist. The "Buoy Bass" name comes from their enjoyment of hanging around in the shade. Feeding from the bottoms of buoys, kelp beds, even pallets fallen from shipping vessels. They enjoy the crustaceans that inhabit these oceanic oases. With such a broad diet, the Tripletail aquire a complex, savory flavor, while remaining paper white, flakey and moist. Treat the flesh as you would treat the best cut of Grouper and you, your team, and your guests will appreciate the subtle complexity of this undersung species. There is no need to overthink accompanying flavors. The Tripletail has everything you need. One fisherman has stated that, "It could be dragged behind the truck in the mud, and still taste wonderful".
Sweet, Light, Creamy
They are temperate, Rock Cod-like fish, that can be distinguished from their distant relatives by their plain-colored body pattern. They are also related to the Hapuku. Gropers are found right around New Zealand, including the Chatham Rise but excluding the Campbell Plateau. They are most common over or near rocky areas down to 250 meters. The main fishing grounds for Gropers are the deep canyons off the East Coast of the North Island, Cook Strait, Kokura and the west Coast of the South Island.