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Red mullet

Mullus surmuletus

Also known as: Striped mullet

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

Overview

The sustainability of red mullet varies, the Best Choice option is mullet caught by demersal seine from the English Channel and North Sea, other capture methods from this area are OK. Red mullet from the West of Scotland is a Fish to Avoid, so check the label to find out where it was caught. Red mullet can be found in UK supermarkets as fresh fillets and is also available at fishmongers and in seafood restaurants.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (demersal seine)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Striped mullet

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