Southern Bluefin Tuna

Solander and it’s associated companies is New Zealand’s largest single quota owner and fisher for Southern Bluefin Tuna, catching approximately 400 tones per year. 

Solander Southern Bluefin Tuna is carefully caught by long line on the East and West Coast of New Zealand. It is all wild and running free in the ocean enhancing its flavour and taste.

Southern Bluefin Tuna Preparation

Southern Bluefin Tuna makes beautiful sashimi and is rich in fat and melts in your mouth. The flesh of a Southern Bluefin Tuna has a wonderful red/pink colour. The highly prized belly section of the fish can have a very high fat content providing a taste sensation equal to nothing else in seafood. As far as tuna goes Southern Bluefin Tuna is rated number one for sashimi.

Southern Bluefin Tuna Availability

New Zealand season is March to September.

Southern Bluefin Tuna Products