Common ling

Molva molva

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

Overview

Ling is a Fish to Avoid. Not enough is known about this fish, but catches are too high, threatening the species.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic and Arctic Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic and Arctic Ocean

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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