The population of blonde ray in the Central and Southern North Sea and Eastern English Channel is high, and fishing is within sustainable limits. Blonde ray is a vulnerable species and management needs to be more precautionary. There is currently no specific management plan in place for skates and rays in these waters. They are managed under a joint TAC for skates and rays which is not considered to be a suitable management method and better protection is needed. Beam trawls have significant impact on the seabed, including damage to benthic communities and vulnerable marine habitats. Bycatch can be high and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated October 2023.

Blonde ray in the North Sea and West of Scotland is data limited. There is concern for the biomass due to a lack of data, and concern for fishing pressure. Blonde ray in this area are poorly managed. A joint Total Allowable Catch (TAC) is in place for skates and rays but this method of management has been deemed unsuitable. Beam trawls have significant impact on the seabed, including damage to benthic communities and vulnerable marine habitats. Bycatch can be high and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated October 2023.

Blonde ray in the North Sea and West of Scotland is data limited. There is concern for the biomass due to a lack of data, and concern for fishing pressure. Blonde ray in this area are poorly managed. A joint Total Allowable Catch (TAC) is in place for skates and rays but this method of management has been deemed unsuitable. Demersal otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed and bycatch may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated October 2023.

There is concern for the biomass of blonde ray in the Irish Sea, Bristol Channel and Celtic Sea North, and concern for the fishing pressure. There is no management plan for skates and rays and the joint TAC has been deemed an unsuitable method for protecting individual species. However, in this area, the North Devon Fishermen's Association have implemented some management measures to help conserve stocks. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

There is concern for the biomass of blonde ray in the Irish Sea, Bristol Channel and Celtic Sea North, and concern for the fishing pressure. There is no management plan for skates and rays and the joint TAC has been deemed an unsuitable method for protecting individual species. However, in this area, the North Devon Fishermen's Association have implemented some management measures to help conserve stocks. Beam trawls have significant impacts on the seabed, including damage to benthic communities and vulnerable marine habitats. They can also have high bycatch, potentially of vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

There is concern for the biomass of blonde ray in the Western English Channel, and concern for the fishing pressure. There is no management plan for skates and rays and the joint TAC has been deemed an unsuitable method for protecting individual species. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

There is concern for the biomass of blonde ray in the Western English Channel, and concern for the fishing pressure. There is no management plan for skates and rays and the joint TAC has been deemed an unsuitable method for protecting individual species. Beam trawls have significant impacts on the seabed, including damage to benthic communities and vulnerable marine habitats. They can also have high bycatch, potentially of vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

There is concern for the biomass of blonde ray in the Western English Channel, and concern for the fishing pressure. There is no management plan for skates and rays and the joint TAC has been deemed an unsuitable method for protecting individual species. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

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For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/blonde-ray.php

For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/blonde-ray.php