Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Also known as: Northern shrimp, Coldwater prawn, Coldwater shrimp

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Overview

The sustainability of northern prawns (or shrimp) varies. Best Choices are from the Northeast Artic or Greenland. Northern prawn caught in the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat are OK –need improvement. These little, cold-water prawns are often sold in sandwiches and prawn cocktails.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Arctic (Barents Sea)

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Arctic (Barents Sea)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Disko Bay and West Greenland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea (Norwegian Deep), Skagerrak and Kattegat

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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Also known as

Northern shrimp

Coldwater prawn

Coldwater shrimp

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