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Gilthead bream

Sparus auratus

Also known as: Gilthead seabream

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

Overview

Gilthead bream sustainability varies. Those seen in restaurants or fishmongers are mostly farmed, look for those certified by Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or GLOBALG.A.P. These standards address some of the environmental concerns. You are less likely to come across wild Gilthead bream. We don’t know much about wild populations and there is not much management in place to protect them. Gilthead (or sea) bream is widely available in UK supermarkets, fishmongers, and in seafood restaurants.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.

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Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Hook & line (handline)

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Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

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Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 3*, Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4*

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Avoid

Rated 5
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