European hake

Merluccius merluccius

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

Overview

Hake caught in UK seas is a Best Choice. It makes a great alternative to cod and coley.

Ratings

Showing 6 results for European hake

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Wild-caught

Location: Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north))

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north))

Management area: Certified fleets only (Cornwall)

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north))

Management area: North Sea and Celtic Seas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north))

Management area: North Sea and Celtic Seas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north))

Management area: North Sea and Celtic Seas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north))

Management area: Bay of Biscay

Method: Net (gill or fixed), Net (pelagic trawl)

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Sustainable swaps

Alaska pollock
4 sources, rated from 1-3
Atlantic cod
19 sources, rated from 2-5
Coley
11 sources, rated from 1-4
Haddock
18 sources, rated from 1-5
Pacific cod
10 sources, rated from 1-4
Whiting
8 sources, rated from 2-5

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