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Solomon Islands skipjack and yellowfin tuna purse seine and pole and line

Certifier : 
SCS Global Services
Certified status : 
Certified
Certified since : 
12 Jul 2016
Certificate expires : 
08 Jun 2026

At a glance

Species
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
Gear type

Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated), Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines)

Location

71 (Pacific, Western Central)

Tonnage

105528 (2019)

Market information

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Fishery latest

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