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Our Famous Maine Bluefin Tuna
Regulations
Two main organizations regulate the bluefin tuna population. The International Commission on Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) regulates all bluefin tuna fisheries while the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) manages domestic fisheries. Although highly migratory, the global bluefin population is recognized by ICCAT in two distinct biological stocks, the Eastern Atlantic (including the Mediterranean Sea) and the Western Atlantic stock (inclusive of our fish in the Gulf of Maine). The restricted quotas for allowable catch established by both groups works to maintain a sustainable population of the Western and Eastern bluefin tuna. Fishing within these guidelines, commercial Maine fisherman most hold permits, abide by a seasonal quota, and can land only three bluefin per boat per day.Quality for Cooking
These gigantic fish swim fast in tropical and temperate waters around the world. While some have been known to reach over 14 feet in length and weigh over 2,000 pounds, most of our commercial landings are 300-400 pounders. Shaped like a bullet, they have a steel blue-black upper body and silver side and bottom, with distinctive yellow flashing on their dorsal finlets. Every Gulf of Maine bluefin tuna we purchase is graded on site to confirm its quality rating. We use a sashibo (a Japanese-made sharp metal probe that removes a thin core from the fish) and evaluate the flesh for color, visible fat content, and texture. Once it passes our inspection, our fillet team butchers loin and toro cuts to order. Bluefin stays fresh for 10 days and tastes great when served raw as sushi, sashimi, nigiri-sushi and in tartare, carpaccios or as crudo. For those who like to put heat to their bluefin, a light sear tataki style like a medium rare steak on the grill or under the broiler makes a perfect dinner.Featured collection
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Maine Bluefin Tuna Loin
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Maine Bluefin Toro
Original price Starting at $115.00 Original price $115.00Original priceStarting at $115.00Current price $115.00In stockApprox. 2 pound toro. Fresh. For loin cut, please see here. The Maine Bluefin Toro makes up only 1/5 of the sellable bluefin. For this reason the ...
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Frozen Bluefin Tuna Block
Original price Starting at $63.00 Original price $95.00Original priceStarting at $63.00Starting at $63.00Current price $63.00In stockApprox. 1 pound toro or loin. Frozen. Frozen bluefin tuna block, skinned and trimmed to perfection. These conveniently portioned 1lb blocks of blue...
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Bluefin Tuna for Poké
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Yellowfin Tuna Loin
Original price Starting at $72.00 Original price $72.00Original priceStarting at $72.00Current price $72.00Out of stockApprox. 2 pound loin. Skin-on. Fresh. Yellowfin tuna loin is #1 sushi grade quality. When it comes to sushi-grade tuna, freshness is key. That is w...
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