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Razor clam

Ensis spp.

Also known as: Razor shell, Spoots, Bendies, Sword razor shell, Arched razor shell, Common razor shell, Razor fish

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

Overview

The sustainability of razor clams varies and there are no Best Choice options. Hand gathered options are OK but there is a risk that some are caught using illegal electro-fishing, so always check the fishing method. Razor clams may be found in some UK supermarkets and fishmongers.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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4

Wild-caught

Location: Scotland

Management area: Hand gathering fishery

Method: Hand-gathering (diving), Hand-gathering (shore)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Management area: Welsh waters

Method: Hand-gathering (shore)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Scotland

Management area: Dredge fishery

Method: Dredge

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5

Wild-caught

Location: England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Management area: England & Northern Ireland

Method: Hand-gathering (shore)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Scotland

Management area: Electro-fishery

Method: Electrical fishing

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5

Wild-caught

Location: England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Management area: Dredge fishery

Method: Dredge

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5

Wild-caught

Location: England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Management area: Dive fishery

Method: Hand-gathering (diving)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Management area: Electro-fishery

Method: Electrical fishing

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Under review

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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Razor shell

Spoots

Bendies

Sword razor shell

Arched razor shell

Common razor shell

Razor fish

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