Side-by-side
BycatchLow
MercuryLow (fast-growing)
Days to plate2–4 days
Stock statusSustainable
Price per kg~$30
Overall rating: Australian Mahi-mahi scores 8.6/10 — wild, fast-growing, sustainably caught.
BycatchOften high (long-line)
MercuryVariable
Days to plate10–21 days
Stock statusVariable
Price per kg~$20
Overall rating: Imported Mahi-mahi scores 6.2/10 — long-line bycatch and freshness concerns.
Nutrition (per 100g)
How Mahi-mahi compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids580mg380mg
Price context
Why is the imported product cheaper?Bulk of mahi mahi sold in Australia is imported (Indian Ocean / Pacific). Local supply is small but high-quality.
Bottom line
Bottom lineIf choice exists, prefer Australian mahi — local long-line fleet has strong observer coverage.
Sources
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