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    Australia southern bluefin tuna longline and minor line fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-3187 Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern), 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) MSC-F-31647
      UoC-3188 Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated): pole and line and trolling 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern), 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) MSC-F-31647
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    Usufuku Honten Northeast Atlantic longline bluefin tuna fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1874 Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines: Pelagic longline 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31459
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    Australia southern bluefin tuna purse seine fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2980 Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) MSC-F-31645
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    JC Mackintosh Greenstick, handline and fishing rod bluefin tuna fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2533 Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (mechanized): Greenstick 27 (Atlantic, Northeast), 37 (Mediterranean and Black Sea) MSC-F-31567
      UoC-2534 Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Hooks And Lines: trolling, live bait hand line, and hand line with stone (deeper waters) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast), 37 (Mediterranean and Black Sea) MSC-F-31567
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    SATHOAN French Mediterranean Bluefin tuna artisanal longline and handline fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1923 Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines: Pelagic longline, handline and pole-lines are also used 37 (Mediterranean and Black Sea) MSC-F-31486
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    Southeast US North Atlantic big eye tuna and yellowfin tuna

    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-0427 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 31 (Atlantic, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-0428 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 31 (Atlantic, Western Central) Withdrawn
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    Panama Tropical Pacific Yellowfin & Skipjack Purse Seine Tuna Fishery

    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-1804 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Seine Nets: Purse Seine, Freeschool 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-1806 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Seine Nets: Purse Seine, Freeschool 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-1803 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Seine Nets: Purse Seine, Dolphin Set 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-1805 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Seine Nets: Purse Seine, Dolphin Set 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast) Withdrawn
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    St Helena pole & line and rod & line yellowfin, bigeye, albacore and skipjack tuna

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    Dakartuna Atlantic pole and line tuna fishery

    • In Assessment
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area
      UoC-3233 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central)
      UoC-3234 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central)
      UoC-3235 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central)
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    Ghanaian Atlantic Ocean skipjack and yellowfin tuna purse seine fishery

    • In Assessment
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area
      UoC-3200 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
      UoC-3201 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
      UoC-3202 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
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    Katsuo Ippon-zuri Gyogyo albacore and skipjack pole and line fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2750 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2751 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2754 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2756 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2758 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2760 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2762 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
      UoC-2764 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31591
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-2752 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 61 (Pacific, Northwest) Withdrawn
      UoC-2753 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 61 (Pacific, Northwest) Withdrawn
      UoC-2755 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2757 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2759 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2761 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2763 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2765 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
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    Capsen & Grand Bleu Atlantic Ocean purse seine skipjack and yellowfin tuna fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-3058 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31638
      UoC-3064 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31638
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-3059 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3060 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3061 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3062 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3063 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3065 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3066 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3067 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3068 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3069 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free school and FADs 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
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    Dongwon Indian Ocean purse seine fishery

    • In Assessment
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area
      UoC-3054 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
      UoC-3379 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-3055 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): purse seine 51 (Indian Ocean, Western) Withdrawn
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    New Zealand albacore tuna troll

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0135 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Trolling lines 81 (Pacific, Southwest) MSC-F-31295 (F-ACO-0038)
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    Talleys New Zealand Skipjack Tuna Purse Seine

    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-1293 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 81 (Pacific, Southwest) Withdrawn
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    Tosakatsuo Suisan skipjack tuna

    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-0195 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (mechanized) 61 (Pacific, Northwest) Withdrawn
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    Dongwon Pacific longline yellowfin, bigeye and albacore fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1790 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1773 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 81 (Pacific, Southwest), 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1783 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1778 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) MSC-F-31475
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification) Certificate Code
      UoC-1779 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1782 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1784 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-1780 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-1777 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-1786 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1781 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1789 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1788 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1774 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-1775 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-1776 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
      UoC-1785 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-1787 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31475
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    Northeastern Tropical Pacific Purse Seine yellowfin and skipjack tuna fishery

    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification) Certificate Code
      UoC-1165 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free Set 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31326 (F-SCS-0106)
      UoC-1290 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Dolphin-Associated 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31326 (F-SCS-0106)
      UoC-1291 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Dolphin-Associated 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31326 (F-SCS-0106)
      UoC-1166 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Free Set 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn MSC-F-31326 (F-SCS-0106)
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    Kiribati albacore, bigeye and yellowfin tuna longline fishery

    • Suspended
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2064 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2065 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2054 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2056 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2058 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2060 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2062 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31497
      UoC-2063 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31497
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    Fiji Albacore, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna longline

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0628 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines: Pelagic 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31349 (F-ACO-0030)
      UoC-2325 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31349 (F-ACO-0030)
      UoC-1520 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines: Surface Longline 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31349 (F-ACO-0030)
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Glossary

Certificate Code: A unique identifier associated with different components of a fishery. Clicking on a Certificate Code will download the Certificate file that contains the detailed scope of the certification.

Certifier: Body that performs conformity assessment services for fisheries against the MSC Standard during certification process.

Gear Type: Method used to capture the target species.

Ocean Area: Location of fishing activity by FAO Major Fishing Area.

MSC UoC Number: Unique identifier used only by this website to assist users in seeing the same Units of Assessment/Units of Certification across different pages and tables.

Species: Those species which have been assessed under Principle 1 of the MSC Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing for an individual fishery. Presented as 'Common name (scientific name)' throughout the site.

Status (Units of Certification): Individual Units of Assessment/Units of Certification within a single fishery are assigned a status related to their assessment against the MSC Standard.

Certified: Has a valid MSC Certificate.

In Assessment: Undergoing assessment against the MSC Standard.

Suspended: MSC certification temporarily invalid.

Withdrawn: No longer in the program.

Not certified: Did not meet the MSC Standard.

Units of Assessment: The target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including vessel type/s) pursuing that stock, and any fleets, or groups of vessels, or individual fishing operators or other eligible fishers that are included in an MSC fishery assessment. 

Units of Certification: The target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including vessel/s) pursuing that stock. When the term “unit of certification” is used for fisheries that are in assessment, it refers to the “unit of assessment” or “unit of potential certification”.

 

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