Tuna, Skipjack
Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean (FAO 34; 47; 51; 57; 61; 71; 77; 81; 87)
Purse seines, Handlines and pole-lines
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Mackerel-like (Scrombodei) from a subspecies of the Perciformes, the biggest order of fish. Mackerel (Atlantic-, horse mackerel etc), tuna, swordfish and barracudas all fall among the mackerel-like fish. Globally it is a very popular fish and forms an important source of food and income for many people. Mackerel are pelagic fish that live in large schools. While swimming in large schools, mackerel-like fish confuse their predators with the silver-like brilliance from their scales. Island mackerel is the smallest with 2o cm, the largest is the bluefin tuna that can reach a size of over 5 meters.
Skipjack tuna is found around the world, but the majority (70%) is found in the Pacific Ocean. It is the smallest size of commercial tuna species with a maximum length of 110 cm and a maximum weight of 35 kg. Skipjack tuna is often found in mixed schools with juvenile yellowfin- and bigeye tuna. Skipjack matures around 1-2 years of age. This makes it more resilient to fishing pressure in comparison with the bigger bluefin or yellowfin tuna. All the skipjack in the Pacific is part of one stock. Skipjack is most commenly caught with purse seines. The purse seining fishermen take advantage of the attraction of tuna to floating objects, by releasing floating objects in the water (Fish Aggregating Devices, FADs).
Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean (FAO 34; 47; 51; 57; 61; 71; 77; 81; 87)
Purse seines, Handlines and pole-lines
Atlantic Ocean (FAO 21; 27; 31; 34; 41; 47)
Handlines and pole-lines
Atlantic Ocean (FAO 21; 27; 31; 34; 41; 47)
Purse seines
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