Smalleyed ray in the English Channel are data limited. There is concern for the biomass, and no concern for 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. Since 2016, it has been prohibited to retain any smalleyed ray from division 7e. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

Smalleyed ray in the English Channel are data limited. There is concern for the biomass, and no concern for 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. Since 2016, it has been prohibited to retain any smalleyed ray from division 7e. Gillnets can be very size selective for the target fish but can be unselective at the species level for both non-target fish and for mammals, birds and turtles.Rating last updated January 2023.

Smalleyed ray in the Bristol Channel and Celtic Sea (North) is not overfished or subject to overfishing. 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.

Smalleyed ray in the Bristol Channel and Celtic Sea (North) is not overfished or subject to overfishing. 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.

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

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

Updated: October 2020. The stock status of small-eyed ray in this area is unknown. The stock size indicator has decreased since last year and the precautionary buffer has been applied leading to a decrease in advised landing of more than 20%. There is no specific management plan for skates and rays but the North Devon Fishermen's Association (NDFA) have implemented better management for example closed areas and a minimum landing size (so that skates and rays get a chance to reproduce before being caught). However, there are a lack of data, which precludes effective management and whilst the area have implemented a voluntary minimum landing size for the species, it is set at too small a level to sufficiently protect the species. Gillnets generally cause low impacts to the habitat, although ghost fishing is occasionally reported.