Horse mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

Also known as: Scad

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

Overview

The sustainability of horse mackerel, also known as scad, varies depending on where it's caught. For Best Choice options, look for Southern horse mackerel caught near Portugal. Avoid western horse mackerel caught from around the western and southern UK. Horse mackerel are caught to make fish food, but some can end up on your plate too.

Ratings

Showing 5 results for Horse mackerel

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Wild-caught

Location: Atlantic Iberian waters. Southern stock.

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Atlantic Iberian waters. Southern stock.

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Skagerrak and Kattegat, North Sea (Central and South), English Channel (East). North Sea stock.

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Norwegian Sea, North Sea (North), Celtic Seas, Cantabrian Sea, English Channel (South), Bay of Biscay. Western stock.

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Norwegian Sea, North Sea (North), Celtic Seas, Cantabrian Sea, English Channel (South), Bay of Biscay. Western stock.

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

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