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Meagre

Argyrosomus regius

Think before you buy!
Think before you buy!
Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Meagre sustainability varies. Meagre sold restaurants or fishmongers is mostly farmed. Look for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or GLOBALG.A.P. certified options for the Best Choices. These standards address some of the environmental concerns. You are less likely to come across wild meagre. We don’t know much about wild populations and there is not much management in place to protect them.

Ratings

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Best Choice

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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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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Under review

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