Common whelk

Buccinum undatum

Also known as: Buckie

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Overview

Whelk sustainability varies depending on where they are caught. Some whelks fished in UK inshore waters are OK but more protection is needed for all whelk populations. There are a number of sources on the Fish to Avoid list, so we recommend checking the product label for catch location.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Sussex coast)

Management area: Sussex IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Devon north and south coast)

Management area: Devon and Severn IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Jersey

Management area: Jersey (0-12nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria coast)

Management area: North Western IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Durham coast)

Management area: North Eastern IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Northumberland coast)

Management area: Northumberland IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Kent and Essex coast)

Management area: Kent and Essex IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England (Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk coast)

Management area: Eastern IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Scotland (Shetland)

Management area: Shetland (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Wales

Management area: Welsh waters

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Isle of Man

Management area: Isle of Man (0-12nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Wild-caught

Location: England (offshore)

Management area: Offshore (beyond 6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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5

Wild-caught

Location: England (Dorset and Hampshire coast)

Management area: Southern IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northern Ireland

Management area: Northern Ireland

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Scotland

Management area: Scotland (excluding Shetland)

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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Also known as

Buckie

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