Southern Bluefin Tuna vs Imported Tuna

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Australia

Southern Bluefin Tuna

Southern Ocean

🇦🇺 Local

Omega-3 (per 100g)1,800mg

Mercury LevelLow-Moderate

Quota ManagementCCSBT regulated

Fishing MethodPole & line / ranching

Bycatch RateVery Low

Product TraceabilityVessel to plate

Price per 100g~$6.00

Overall rating: Australian tuna scores 8.7/10 — world-leading quota management ensures stock health.

Various

Imported Tuna

Pacific / Indian Ocean

Omega-3 (per 100g)1,200mg

Mercury LevelModerate-High

Quota ManagementVariable

Fishing MethodOften long-line

Bycatch RateOften High

Product TraceabilityLimited

Price per 100g~$2.80

Overall rating: Imported tuna scores 5.5/10 — sustainability and mercury levels are major concerns.

How Southern Bluefin Tuna compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids1800mg1200mg

Protein25.4g23.6g

Vitamin D6.8µg4.3µg

Selenium90µg70µg

Vitamin B129.4µg7.1µg