2020 Highly Migratory Species Annual Report
This report focuses on work of SWFSC scientists on highly migratory fish species (HMS) and their…
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U.S. wild-caught Pacific albacore tuna is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Above target population levels.
At recommended levels.
Fishing gear used to catch albacore rarely contacts the seafloor so habitat impacts are minimal.
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
There are two stocks of Pacific albacore tuna: the North Pacific stock and the South Pacific stock. According to the most recent stock assessments:
The North Pacific stock is not overfished and not subject to overfishing (2020 stock assessment). Summary stock assessment information can be found on Stock SMART.
The South Pacific stock is not overfished and not subject to overfishing (2015 stock assessment). Summary stock assessment information can be found on Stock SMART.
In 2020, commercial landings of Pacific albacore tuna totaled approximately 16 million pounds and were valued at more than $25 million, according to the NOAA Fisheries commercial fishing landings database. The majority of Pacific albacore tuna is landed in Washington and Oregon. Hawaii albacore is mostly sold fresh.
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020
This report focuses on work of SWFSC scientists on highly migratory fish species (HMS) and their…
Logbook summary reports for the 2020 calendar year.
Logbook summary reports for the 2020 calendar year.
Logbook summary reports for the 2019 calendar year.
Logbook summary reports for the 2019 calendar year.
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/17/2020