Pacific Troll-Caught Albacore Tuna

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#3333FF">Everything you want to know about Pacific albacore tuna along with over 100 delectible recipes!</font> <br><font color="#3333FF"></font> <font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">The Name Game</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">In the Pacific Northwest dolphin-safe troll-caught albacore (TCA) from the US jig boat fleet  is sometimes labeled "local" or "Oregon." These terms are not particularly accurate since these white meat tuna are highly migratory species that spend most of their lives thousands of miles from any land: they do not stay by any particular state and are only visitors, not "locals." However, fishermen from California, Oregon, and Washington troll for albacore, so the "local" or "Oregon" references are in fact TCA.</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">For biological reasons, younger troll-caught TCA -- always dolphin safe of course -- have more beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids than the older, larger ones. Omega-3s are associated with reducing the risks or effects of heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis, lupus, and other diseases. Harvest age (age at harvest)  makes a significant difference. You'll also find that because of their natural Omega 3 content, the rich, satisfying, yet mild white meat tuna needs less mayonnaise or other unhealthy added fats in your favorite recipes.</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">At the same time, processing techniques can be a significant factor in the canned Omega-3s content. The vast majority of "white meat tuna" sold by the big major companies like Starkist, Bumble Bee, and Chicken of the Sea comes from the older, larger fish that have been cooked twice. This makes it easier for assembly line workers to skin and de-bone large amounts, yet most Omega 3s are unfortunately lost in the process. Some fishermen are therefore offering their own custom-canned varieties that are hand-packed and cooked only once in their natural juices to prevent the loss of natural oils and flavor... gourmet cooking staples!</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Cooking, Omega 3s, gourmet, harvest age, age at harvest, jig boat, recipes, dolphin safe, Starkist, Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, fleet, cooking schools, culinary arts, gourmet, Hors D'Oeuvres, dinners, entrees, sandwiches, salads, pasta, marinades, Western Fishboat Owners Association!</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Remember the troll, remember trolling!</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">There are many different kinds of commercial fishing gear, and it is very easy to confuse trolling with trawling.</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Trawl fishing gear (it helps to say trawl with a Southern drawl!) is completely different from the trolling jigs fishermen use to troll with.</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">In the Spring of 2003 Wayne Heikkila of the Western Fishboat Owners Association created a little troll riding an albacore to help people remember about TCA, which are also the younger, smaller, Omega 3 rich TCA discussed on this webpage. Remember the troll!</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">About this website</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Albatuna.com is designed to provide general public with information, and offer a wide range of recipes and cooking tips for every occasion.</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Designed and developed by Fisheries Consultant Tana McHale, this website is sponsored by the American Fishermen's Research Foundation (AFRF) and the Western Fishboat Owners Association (WFOA).</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Founded in 1971, AFRF is dedicated to aiding, encouraging, promoting and supporting science and education relating to TCA. AFRF receives $20 for each ton landed by WFOA members; the funds are used to finance biological studies, data collection programs, and other scientific projects to help ensure the long term health of populations (please visit the AFRF website for more information). Also note that AFRF fees have been paid on all custom-canned products, seafood counters, restaurants, and other sources mentioned on this website.</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Questions or comments about dolphin safe white meat tuna, troll-caught albacore, age at harvest issues, the jig-boat fleet, our gourmet recipes or this website can be directed to either Tana McHale at albatuna@comcast.net or AFRF at afrf@cox.net</font><font color="#3333FF"></font> <p><font color="#3333FF">Cooking schools, culinary arts, gourmet, Hors D'Oeuvres, dinners, entrees, sandwiches, salads, pasta, marinades, Starkist, Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, Western Fishboat Owners Association!</font> </body>