Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
Pacific IslandsWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
NairagiA‘uMakijkiBarred marlinSpikefishStriped swordfish
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
The Eastern Tropical Pacific stock is not subject to overfishing. The Central Western Pacific stock is subject to overfishing. International conservation and management measures are in place to end overfishing for this stock.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch. Striped marlin are caught incidentally in some fisheries that target tunas and swordfish.
Taste
Distinctive flavor similar to but more pronounced than swordfish. It is considered the finest eating of all marlin species.
Texture
Firm.
Color
Varies from light pink to orange-red. Orange-red meat is desired by the sashimi market.
Health benefits
Striped marlin is an excellent source of extra-lean protein. It is low in saturated fat and sodium. It is rich in niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorus, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady