Tuna Fish

Tuna Fish

KATSUWONUS PELAMIS

Family: Scombridae

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.