Spurdog

Squalus acanthias

Also known as: Spiny Dogfish, Rock Salmon, Flake, Huss, Rigg, Rock, Rock Eel, Dogfish

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Overview

Spurdog sustainability varies depending on where and how it is caught. The Best Choice is spurdog caught by longline or otter trawl from the U.S.A.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: State and federal waters off the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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Wild-caught

Location: State and federal waters off the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Hook & line (longline)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: State and federal waters off the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: State and federal waters off the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: North East Atlantic and adjacent waters

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: North East Atlantic and adjacent waters

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Wild-caught

Location: State and federal waters off the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North East Atlantic and adjacent waters

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Wild-caught

Location: North East Atlantic and adjacent waters

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: State and federal waters off the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Spiny Dogfish

Rock Salmon

Flake

Huss

Rigg

Rock

Rock Eel

Dogfish

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