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Blonde ray

Raja brachyura

Also known as: Skate

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Think before you buy!
Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Blonde ray sustainability varies, so make sure you check where it's from. When caught in the Southern North Sea or eastern English Channel, it is OK but needs improvements. All other blonde ray are Fish to Avoid as the fishing pressure is too high, or we don’t know enough about the population.Many skate and ray species are unsustainable, and because most products are simply labelled as ‘skate wing’, it’s important to know which species you’re buying. If you don’t know the species you’re buying, it’s best to avoid eating it. Skate wings are sold in UK supermarkets, fishmongers, and seafood restaurants.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: Central and Southern North Sea and Eastern English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northern North Sea and West of Scotland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northern North Sea and West of Scotland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Bristol Channel: The North Devon Fishermen's Association (NDFA)

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Bristol Channel: The North Devon Fishermen's Association (NDFA)

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Under review

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Also known as

Skate

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