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    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Harpoons

    Location

    U.S. - North Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic stock)

    Overall Rating

    4.81 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Harpoons

    Location

    Canada - North Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic stock)

    Overall Rating

    4.549 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    U.S. - Hawaii, Western Central Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    3.164 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Hawaii and Western Central Pacific Swordfish, Albacore, Bigeye, Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Harpoons

    Location

    East Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    3.05 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    East Pacific Ocean Shark and Swordfish (Drift Gillnets, Handlines, Harpoons) Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Sri Lanka - Indian Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.118 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Indian Ocean Blue, Shortfin Mako and Silky Shark and Swordfish Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Southwest Atlantic Ocean (South Atlantic stock)

    Overall Rating

    1.333 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Northeast Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic stock; excluding the U.S.)

    Overall Rating

    1.918 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    North Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.018 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Western Central Pacific Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Mediterranean (Mediterranean stock)

    Overall Rating

    1.333 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Indian Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.461 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Indian Ocean Swordfish, Albacore, Bigeye, Southern Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    South Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.018 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Western Central Pacific Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Canada - Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic stock)

    Overall Rating

    2.018 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    U.S. - Gulf of Mexico (North Atlantic stock)

    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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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Southeast Atlantic Ocean (South Atlantic stock)

    Overall Rating

    1.333 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    Northwest Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic stock; excluding the U.S.)

    Overall Rating

    1.918 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

    Location

    U.S. - Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic stock)

    Overall Rating

    2.656 / 5

    Market Names

    Broadbill Swordfish, Kajiki Maguro, Mekajiki, Shutome

    Summary

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    • Hooks and Lines: Pelagic / Shallow-Set / Drifting Longlines

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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Handlines and Pole-and-Lines

    Location

    South Atlantic Ocean (South Atlantic stock)

    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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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Swordfish

    Xiphias gladius

    Method

    Wild

    Hooks and Lines: Trolling Lines

    Location

    South Atlantic Ocean (South Atlantic stock)

    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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    Atlantic Ocean Tuna and Swordfish Report