Queen scallop

Aequipecten opercularis

Also known as: Queenies

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Overview

Queen scallop (also known as queenie) sustainability varies a lot. The Best Choice is farmed. Trawled queenies from the Isle of Man are an OK choice. Most other options are Fish to Avoid, so always check where they are from and how they were caught or farmed.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Farmed

Location: Europe: UK, Scotland

Method: Culture, bottom, Culture, suspension

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Isle of Man

Management area: Isle of Man (0-12nm)

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Wild-caught

Location: Wales

Management area: Welsh waters

Method: Dredge

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: Offshore

Method: Dredge

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: Offshore

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Under review

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