Skipjack tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. Most of the skipjack tuna catches in the western and central Pacific Ocean are by purse seining. This method is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, turtles and marine mammals. MSC-certified fleets are taking extra measures to limit skipjack catches, monitor the fishery, and reduce bycatch.Rating last updated January 2023.

Skipjack tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. Some skipjack tuna catches in the west Pacific Ocean are by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method. MSC-certified fleets are taking extra measures to limit skipjack catches and monitor the fishery.Rating last updated January 2023.

Skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean is not overfished and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place for certified Indian Ocean skipjack tuna from the Maldives. Certified fisheries are required to meet strict monitoring and reporting requirements that result in better management, although some improvements are still needed. These tuna are caught by pole & line. In the certified fishery, this is a well-monitored and low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2024

Skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean is not overfished and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place for MSC certified Indian Ocean skipjack tuna. Certified fisheries are required to meet strict monitoring and reporting requirements that result in better management, although some improvements are still needed. These tuna from the Indian Ocean is caught by purse seining. This method is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, rays, and turtles, but certified fleets are taking steps to tackle this.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 2024.

East Atlantic skipjack tuna is abundant and not subject to overfishing. However, few appropriate management measures are in place. There are no catch limits or stock-specific management measures. Most skipjack tuna from the east Atlantic is caught by purse seining. This method is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, turtles and marine mammals.Rating last updated January 2023.

East Atlantic skipjack tuna is abundant and not subject to overfishing. However, few appropriate management measures are in place. There are no catch limits or stock-specific management measures. Some skipjack tuna in the east Atlantic are caught by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2023.

Western Atlantic skipjack tuna is abundant and not subject to overfishing. However, few appropriate management measures are in place. There are no catch limits or stock-specific management measures. Most skipjack tuna in the west Atlantic are caught by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2023.

Western Atlantic skipjack tuna is abundant and not subject to overfishing. However, few appropriate management measures are in place. There are no catch limits or stock-specific management measures. Some skipjack tuna from the west Atlantic is caught by purse seining. This method is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, turtles and marine mammals.Rating last updated January 2023.

The population of skipjack tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean is thought to be abundant, and fishing pressure is within sustainable limits. However, few appropriate management measures are in place as there are no catch limits. A very small amount of skipjack catches in the south Eastern Pacific Ocean are by pole and line or troll. These methods generally have a low impact.Rating last updated January 2025.

The population of skipjack tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean is thought to be abundant, and fishing pressure is within sustainable limits. However, few appropriate management measures are in place as there are no catch limits. Most skipjack tuna in the eastern pacific Ocean is caught by purse seining. This can bycatch vulnerable species like sharks and turtles.Rating last updated January 2025.

Skipjack tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. However, catches have increased to record levels and regulations are not enough to prevent them from increasing further and exceeding sustainable limits. Most of the skipjack tuna catches in the western and central Pacific Ocean are by purse seining. This method is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, turtles and marine mammals.Rating last updated January 2023.

Skipjack tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean is abundant and not subject to overfishing. Some appropriate management measures are in place to control fishing activity. However, catches have increased to record levels and regulations are not enough to prevent them from increasing further and exceeding sustainable limits. Some skipjack tuna catches in the west Pacific Ocean are by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2023.

Skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean is not overfished and not subject to overfishing. Few appropriate management measures are in place for Indian Ocean skipjack tuna. Recent catches have been well above catch limits, and monitoring and enforcement needs to be improved. Some skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean are caught by pole & line. This is a generally low-impact method.Rating last updated January 2024.

Skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean is not overfished and not subject to overfishing. Few appropriate management measures are in place for Indian Ocean skipjack tuna. Recent catches have been well above catch limits, and monitoring and enforcement needs to be improved. Some skipjack tuna from the Indian Ocean is caught by purse seining. This method is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, rays, and turtles.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 2024.