Pacific cod

Gadus macrocephalus

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Overview

Pacific cod is fished in North Pacific Ocean. The Best Choices are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified from the Bering Sea or Gulf of Alaska. Cod from the Aleutian Islands Needs Improvement.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: Bering Sea

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Bering Sea

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Bering Sea (West) and Chukotskaya, Karaginskaya & Petropavlovsko-Komandorskaya subzones

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Bering Sea

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Gulf of Alaska

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Gulf of Alaska

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Gulf of Alaska

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Aleutian Islands

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Aleutian Islands

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Aleutian Islands

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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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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