Dover sole

Solea solea

Also known as: Common sole

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

Overview

Dover sole sustainability varies, depending on how and where it was caught. Best Choice options are from the Celtic Sea using otter trawls, North Sea using beam trawls, or from the English Channel (West). Avoid sole caught in the Eastern English Channel.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (West)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (West)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (West)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (demersal seine)

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Common sole

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