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    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Harpoons

    Location

    FAO 21 (Northwest Atlantic Ocean): Canada

    Overall Rating

    4.81 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Tuna and large pelagics (Atlantic Ocean)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Harpoons

    Location

    FAO 21 (Northwest Atlantic Ocean): United States

    Overall Rating

    4.81 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Tuna and large pelagics (Atlantic Ocean)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Handlines

    Location

    (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean | Northeast Pacific Ocean | Southeast Pacific Ocean)

    Overall Rating

    3.05 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Swordfish, EPO harpoon
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Australian Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (albacore tuna, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and swordfish)

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Longlines

    Location

    FAO Area 81 (Pacific, Southwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Australian Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (albacore tuna, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and swordfish)

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - US North Atlantic swordfish, yellowfin, and albacore tuna fishery

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Longlines

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest) and FAO Area 31 (Atlantic, Western Central)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    US North Atlantic swordfish, yellowfin, and albacore tuna fishery

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - North West Atlantic Canada longline swordfish

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Longlines (Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting)

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    North West Atlantic Canada longline swordfish

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - US North Atlantic swordfish, yellowfin, and albacore tuna fishery

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Buoy Gear

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest) and FAO Area 31 (Atlantic, Western Central)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    US North Atlantic swordfish, yellowfin, and albacore tuna fishery

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - North West Atlantic Canada harpoon swordfish

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Harpoons

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    North West Atlantic Canada harpoon swordfish

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Gillnets (Drifting)

    Location

    FAO 87 (Southeast Pacific Ocean): Chile

    Overall Rating

    / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Swordfish, EPO harpoon
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Trolling Lines

    Location

    FAO 41 & 47 (Southeast Atlantic Ocean | Southwest Atlantic Ocean)

    Overall Rating

    2.656 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock is overfished, and overfishing may be occurring.

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    Tuna and large pelagics (Atlantic Ocean)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Handlines and Pole-and-Lines (Hand-Operated)

    Location

    FAO 41 & 47 (Southeast Atlantic Ocean | Southwest Atlantic Ocean)

    Overall Rating

    2.656 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock is overfished, and overfishing may be occurring.

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    Tuna and large pelagics (Atlantic Ocean)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Longlines (Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting)

    Location

    FAO 31 (Gulf of Mexico): United States

    Overall Rating

    2.656 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

    Bycatch: Catch of at-risk turtles, sharks and bigeye tuna is a serious concern.

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    Tuna and large pelagics (Atlantic Ocean)