Brown shrimp

Crangon crangon

Also known as: Common shrimp

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Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

The sustainability of brown shrimp varies. Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified brown shrimp from The Wash fishery is the Best Choice. MSC-certified brown shrimp from the North Sea is OK but needs improvements.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: The Wash

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Common shrimp

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