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Conger eel

Conger conger

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

Overview

Conger eels are a Fish to Avoid. They have very low resilience to fishing and spawn only once, after which the females die. Therefore, many captured eels will be juveniles and not have had a chance to spawn.

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic

Management area: UK EEZ (except Cornwall)

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic

Management area: UK EEZ (except Cornwall)

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic

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

Method: Hook & line (longline), Hook & line (pole & line), Pot, trap or creel

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