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Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

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

Overview

Plaice sustainability varies depending on where and how it's caught. The Best Choice is caught in the North Sea, by all gear types. Avoid plaice caught in the Eastern English Channel and the Celtic Sea. Plaice is widely available in UK supermarkets as fresh or frozen fillets and prepared products. It is also commonly sold at fishmongers and served in seafood restaurants.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (West)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (West)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (West)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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