The population of albacore tuna in the south Pacific Ocean is at a healthy size. However, there are no catch limits and it is projected to decline if recent catch levels continue. Some south Pacific albacore tuna are caught by trolling. This is a low-impact method of fishing.Rating last updated January 2022.

The population of albacore tuna in the south Pacific Ocean is at a healthy size. However, there are no catch limits and it is projected to decline if recent catch levels continue. Almost all catches are by longlining, which can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable and endangered species, including sharks, turtles, and seabirds.Rating last updated January 2022.

Albacore tuna in the north Atlantic Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some but not all appropriate relevant management measures are in place including catch limits. However, there are no limits on catches of immature albacore, which could have implications for the stock in future. Observer coverage in most fisheries targeting albacore is too low and needs to be improved. Some albacore tuna in the north Atlantic are caught by pole & line fishing. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2024.

Albacore tuna in the north Atlantic Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some but not all appropriate relevant management measures are in place including catch limits. However, there are no limits on catches of immature albacore, which could have implications for the stock in future. Observer coverage in most fisheries targeting albacore is too low and needs to be improved. Some albacore catches from the north Atlantic are by longline. While longlining is unlikely to have habitat impacts, it can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds.Commercial buyers should establish what measures the flag state and fleet relating to their source is taking to reduce impacts to and improve reporting of interactions with vulnerable species. Large buyers should consider supporting such improvements.Rating last updated January 2024.

Albacore tuna in the north Atlantic Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some but not all appropriate relevant management measures are in place including catch limits. However, there are no limits on catches of immature albacore, which could have implications for the stock in future. Observer coverage in most fisheries targeting albacore is too low and needs to be improved. Some albacore catches from the north Atlantic are by midwater trawling. While this is unlikely to have habitat impacts, it can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks and dolphins.Commercial buyers should establish what measures the flag state and fleet relating to their source is taking to reduce impacts to and improve reporting of interactions with vulnerable species. Large buyers should consider supporting such improvements.Rating last updated January 2024.

Albacore tuna in the north Atlantic Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some but not all appropriate relevant management measures are in place including catch limits. However, there are no limits on catches of immature albacore, which could have implications for the stock in future. Observer coverage in most fisheries targeting albacore is too low and needs to be improved. Some albacore tuna in the north Atlantic are caught by trolling. This is a low-impact method that uses rods and lines.Rating last updated January 2024.

Albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean is abundant and is not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. Some albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean are caught by longlining, which has a bycatch of highly vulnerable and endangered species, including sharks, turtles, and seabirds.Rating last updated January 2024.

Albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. Some north Pacific albacore tuna are caught by trolling. This is a low-impact method of fishing.Rating last updated January 2024

Albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. Some albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean are caught by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2024

Albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean is abundant and is not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. Certified fisheries have improved management through additional monitoring and regulation. Some albacore tuna in the north Pacific Ocean are caught by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2024

Albacore tuna in the south Atlantic Ocean is not overfished and not subject to overfishing. Management of the southern Atlantic albacore stock appears to be keeping it in a healthy state. However, observer coverage in most fisheries targeting albacore is too low and needs to be improved. Albacore in the south Atlantic are mainly caught by longlining. While longlining is unlikely to have habitat impacts, it can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds.Commercial buyers should establish what measures the flag state and fleet relating to their source is taking to reduce impacts to and improve reporting of interactions with vulnerable species. Large buyers should consider supporting such improvements. MCS also advocates specifying the need for vessels, in particular purse seiners, to register on the ISSF Proactive Vessel Register.Rating last updated January 2021.

Albacore tuna in the south Atlantic Ocean is not overfished and not subject to overfishing. Management of the southern Atlantic albacore stock appears to be keeping it in a healthy state. However, observer coverage in most fisheries targeting albacore is too low and needs to be improved. Some albacore tuna in the south Atlantic are caught by pole & line fishing. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2021.

The albacore stock in the Indian Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Few appropriate management measures are in place. There are no catch limits or quotas. Most albacore catches from the Indian Ocean are by longline. Longlining in the Indian Ocean has been identified as a threat to sharks, turtles and seabirds.Rating last updated January 2023.

The population of albacore tuna in the south Pacific Ocean is at a healthy size. Few appropriate management measures are in place for the stock, but the certified fisheries are addressing this through additional monitoring and regulation. Almost all catches are by longlining. Longlining can have a bycatch of vulnerable species, but certified fisheries have taken steps to reduce their impacts.Rating last updated January 2022.

Albacore tuna in the north Atlantic Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Management of north Atlantic albacore follows scientific advice and appears to be well enforced. This component of the fishery is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, and therefore has increased monitoring and reporting requirements. However, observer coverage is low, and this could affect the accuracy of information on catch and bycatch. Some albacore tuna in the north Atlantic are caught by pole & line fishing. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2024.

Albacore tuna in the north Atlantic Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Management of north Atlantic albacore follows scientific advice and appears to be well enforced. This component of the fishery is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, and therefore has increased monitoring and reporting requirements. However, observer coverage is low, and this could affect the accuracy of information on catch and bycatch. Some albacore tuna in the north Atlantic are caught by trolling. This is a low-impact method that uses rods and lines.Rating last updated January 2024.