Common dolphinfish or dorado or mahi mahi | Good Fish Guide | The consumer guide to sustainable seafood

Common name - Common dolphinfish or dorado or mahi mahi

Scientific name - Coryphaena hippurus

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Summary

Dolphinfish are a relatively resilient, fast growing species; however the stock status worldwide is effectively unknown and there is effectively no management for the species globally. Dolphinfish are caught using a variety of methods, the most ecologically sound fishing methods for common dolphinfish are handline, pole & line and troll. Common dolphinfish mature at an average size of 65cm so only source fish from fisheries that keep fish above this size, so that the fish have had a chance to breed.

Alternatives

(Based on method of production, fish type, and consumer rating: only fish rated 3 and below are included.)

Albacore tuna
Bigeye tuna
Common dolphinfish or dorado or mahi mahi
Skipjack tuna
Yellowfin tuna

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