Tope
Galeorhinus galeus
What to check for
Location
North East Atlantic: Cornwall
Technical location
27 - Atlantic, Northeast, All areas
Caught by
Hook & line (longline), Net (gill or fixed)
Rating summary
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/tope.php
How we worked out this Rating
Stock status
The size and health of a fish population, or 'stock', that is being targeted by fishermen is a crucial indicator of whether a fishery is sustainable. If the stock is too small to withstand fishing, it is at risk of crashing. We look at how big the stock is, and how much pressure there is from fishing, to assess this. The target level that many fisheries aim for is 'Maximum Sustainable Yield' - the most fish that can be caught year after year whilst keeping the population at a healthy size.
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/tope.php
References
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/tope.php
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