Albacore usually migrate across the Pacific Ocean from Japan and up the coast of North America. Albacore, however, do not swim in tight schools like other tuna species. This usually means commercial fishing boats will need to work harder and longer to fill their freezer full of fish. Usually, commercial fishing boats need to be a couple of hundred miles from shore to catch this long-finned tuna. Long-lining is the main method of fishing Albacore.
Skipjack is the smallest tuna canned.
Its average size is 6 to 12 pounds. Although small, it accounts for the largest share of tuna caught and eaten by people around the world. In fact the majority of US canned tuna is packed with Skipjack. Skipjack live in warmer water temperatures which means they can be found around the world in the central belt of water. Yellowfin gets its name from the bright yellow coloration of its fins and finlets.