Swordfish seafood items
Ocean Wise’s recommendations are based on 4 criteria. An Ocean Wise recommended species is:
- Abundant and resilient to fishing pressures
- Well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research
- Harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species
- Harvested in ways that limit damage to marine or aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species.
To learn more please refer to our Ocean Wise Recommendation Policy.
| Status | Variety | Latin name | Wild/Farmed | Harvest method | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Wise | Swordfish | Xiophias gladius | Wild | Handline, Harpoon | Atlantic Canada, Hawaii, North Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, US |
| Not Recommended | Swordfish | Xiophias gladius | Wild | Drift gillnet, Pelagic longline | Worldwide |
| Not Recommended | Swordfish | Xiophias gladius | Wild | Drift gillnet, Handline, Harpoon, Pelagic longline, Pole, Various | Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, South Atlantic Ocean |
