Top Common Dolphin Fishing Countries

The common dolphin, also known as the mahi-mahi or dorado (Coryphaena hippurus), is a vibrant, fast-growing pelagic fish found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. Renowned for its dazzling colors and acrobatic leaps, mahi-mahi is highly prized both by commercial and recreational fisheries for its firm, flavorful flesh. The top countries harvesting mahi-mahi include Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Taiwan, and the United States, particularly in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Peru and Ecuador are especially prominent, with large-scale artisanal and commercial fleets targeting mahi-mahi, which is a significant export product for both countries. The United States, mainly through fisheries in Hawaii and Florida, also contributes substantially to the global catch. Sustainable management of mahi-mahi stocks is crucial, as demand remains high and the species plays an important role in marine ecosystems.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.