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Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

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

Overview

Swordfish sustainability varies. The Best Choices are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified options. Avoid all swordfish caught by gillnet, which can bycatch catch huge numbers of dolphins, sharks and turtles. Also Avoid swordfish caught by longline in the south-east Pacific, where there is bycatch of critically endangered leatherback turtles.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: South West Pacific

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Atlantic

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: South West Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Indian Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: South East Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Harpoon

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4

Wild-caught

Location: South Atlantic

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Mediterranean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: South East Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: South East Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: South West Pacific

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Under review

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