Skipjack tuna

Euthynnus pelamis, Katsuwonus pelamis

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Think before you buy!

Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Skipjack tuna sustainability varies – check the label for the location and fishing method. For the Best Choices, look for options caught by pole & line, troll or handline in the Atlantic or Western Pacific. Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified options are also a Best Choice. Avoid all tuna caught by gillnet, which can bycatch dolphins, sharks and turtles.

Ratings

Showing 16 results for Skipjack tuna

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Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line), Hook & line (troll)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: West Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: East Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: West Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Eastern Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (pole & line), Hook & line (troll)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Eastern Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western and Central Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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