Abstract: Yellofin tuna（Thunnus albacares）is an important component of tuna fisheries. The yellowfin tuna catches in recent 20 years and recent status of yellowfin tuna fishery is reviewed. The fishery of each ocean is analyzed by different fishing gears. In addition, the spatial-temporal distribution of yellowfin tuna and the catches of the countries were discussed. The basic biological characteristics of yellowfin tuna including the distribution, migration model, physiology feature, age and growth, spawning, diet and population structure were discussed.