Our assortment from Philippines
ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINES
The Philippines, a tropical country in Southeast Asia, consists of an archipelago of over 7000 islands that are separated from the Asian mainland by the South China Sea.
In the waters of the Philippines there are more than 2000 different kinds of fish. In 1995 the Philippines contributed 2,2 million tons, or two percent of total world catch, ranking it twelfth among the top 80 fish-producing countries.
YELLOWFIN TUNA
THUNNUS ALBACARES
SIZE: Whole 10-80kg
IDENTIFYING FEATURES: It is metallic dark blue above, changing through yellow to silvery white on its belly. It has moderate to long pectoral fins and a second dorsal fin that is greatly extended. Yellowfin Tuna has a large fleshy keel on its caudal peduncle flanked by two smaller keels.
TUNA BOUTIQUE: An exclusive offer by Lee Fish Europe AG. In our brochure «Tuna Boutique» you will learn everything about the cuts, the qualities and the individual packaging possibilities we can offer you.
CATCHING METHODS: Pole and handlining.
