With limited data for European squid in the North Sea and in the absence of stock assessments, there is some concern for stock biomass. In the North Sea, catches of long-finned squids have remained stable since 2016 so there is no concern for fishing pressure at this time. In UK waters, squid fishing is unregulated and no appropriate management is in place for these fisheries. Towed fishing gear, including demersal otter trawls, is associated with damage to seabed flora and fauna, non-target bycatch and discarding of juvenile fish.Rating last updated February 2021.

Updated: February 2021There has been a decline in the mean biomass of Long-finned squid(s) in the Celtic Seas, so there is concern for the abundance of this European squid. There is also concern for fishing pressure with boom and bust dynamics in landings of long-finned squids in the Celtic Seas. In UK waters, squid fishing is unregulated and no appropriate management is in place for these fisheries. Towed fishing gear, including demersal otter trawls, is associated with damage to seabed flora and fauna, non-target bycatch and discarding of juvenile fish.

Updated: February 2021With an increase in Common squid in the English Channel, there is currently no concern for biomass. However, landings in the English Channel have continued to rise without limits. Therefore, there is concern for fishing pressure. In UK waters, squid fishing is unregulated and no appropriate management is in place for these fisheries. Towed fishing gear, including demersal otter trawls, is associated with damage to seabed flora and fauna, non-target bycatch and discarding of juvenile fish.

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

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