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Thornback ray

Raja clavata

Also known as: Roker, Skate

Think before you buy!
Think before you buy!
Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Thornback ray sustainability varies. Avoid thornback ray caught in the West of Scotland and Western English Channel where there’s too many being caught. Many skate and ray species are unsustainable, and because most products are simply labelled as ‘skate wing’, it’s important to know which species you’re buying. If you don’t know the species you’re buying, it’s best to avoid eating it. Skate wings are sold in UK supermarkets, fishmongers, and seafood restaurants.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Bristol Channel: The North Devon Fishermen's Association (NDFA)

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat and Eastern English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat and Eastern English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat and Eastern English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Bristol Channel: The North Devon Fishermen's Association (NDFA)

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea North

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western English Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Under review

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Sustainable swaps

Also known as

Roker

Skate

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