From family fishing operations to sport and commercial fishing, this Food for Thought production explores the past and present of the albacore tuna fishery along the Pacific Northwest, including albacore tuna biology and fish processing.

Joe Tyburczy, from University of California Sea Grant office, explore the biology of this fascinating top predator that roams much of the worlds oceans. Fishermen Candee Mooslin, Tom Fulkerson, Kathryn Vanderpool, Tyler Buxton, and Ken Bates share their exciting and challenging lifestyle earning a living from the sea as commercial albacore fishermen. Mark Cortright and Dennis Rael talk about their passion for sports fishing with friends and family and appreciating a bountiful local harvest.

From large scale processing to home canning, albacore tuna has historically been enjoyed on the north coast. Bill Carvalho from Wild Planet discusses commercially canned tuna and Scott Bradshaw from Fish Brothers talks about smoked albacore. Economics Professor Steven Hackett explains how local foods convey a sense of place and are important to local economies. Joyce Houston, Master Food Preserver with the University of California, shares about canning tuna as family tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Runtime 37 minutes.

Directors/Producers: Jennifer Bell and Jessica Eden. Associate Producers: Ted Okell and Montel Vanderhorck.