Mean values (± SD) of fatty acids (as % of total fatty acids) in gonads, liver and muscle of female albacore tuna collected in the waters of Mauritius.

Females are classified in different ovary phases: SCP: spawning-capable, RGN: early regressing (ovaries with ≥50% yolked oocytes in alpha atresia), OPS: other post-spawning (ovaries with 100% yolked oocytes in atresia and regenerating ovaries). PL: phospholipids; TAG: triacylglycerols; ST: sterols; WE: wax esters; FFA: free fatty acids; ΣSFA: total saturated fatty acids, ΣMUFA: total monounsaturated fatty acids, ΣPUFA: total polyunsaturated fatty acids, DHA: docosahexaenoic acid, EPA: eicosapentaenoic acid, Σω3: total omega-3 fatty acids, Σω6: total omega-6 fatty acids. n = number of samples per tissue.