Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

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

Overview

Haddock is generally a good option. The Best Choices are from the North Sea, West of Scotland, and Iceland. Haddock from the Celtic Seas and English Channel are Fish to Avoid. Haddock is one of the most popular seafoods and is widely sold in UK supermarkets as fresh or frozen fillets, smoked haddock, fish fingers, and breaded products, and it is also common in fish and chip shops and restaurants.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Net (demersal seine)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Faroes grounds

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Iceland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Iceland

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (demersal seine)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Iceland

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (demersal seine)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: Rockall

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Arctic (Barents and Norwegian Sea)

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Arctic (Barents and Norwegian Sea)

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Arctic (Barents and Norwegian Sea)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Arctic (Barents and Norwegian Sea)

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (southern), English Channel (west)

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (southern), English Channel (west)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (southern), English Channel (west)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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