Tuna
Tuna Fish (Tuna)
KATSUWONUS PELAMIS
Family: Scombridae
Kind: Fish
Skipjack Tuna
A tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini. The skipjack tuna is a medium-sized perciform fish in the tuna family, Scombridae.
Tuna and Mercury exposure
Mercury exposure is linked to health issues including poor brain function, anxiety, depression, heart disease and impaired infant development.
Though tuna is very nutritious, it’s also high in mercury compared to most other fish.
Therefore, it should be eaten in moderation — not every day.
You can eat skipjack and light canned tuna alongside other low-mercury fish a few times each week, but should limit or avoid albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna.
Tuna Steak
Canned Tuna
