White monkfish

Lophius piscatorius

Also known as: White anglerfish

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

Overview

The sustainability of monkfish (or anglerfish) varies. This can depend on the species (white or black-bellied), where the fish was caught, and how. We recommend checking the product labels for this information. White monkfish caught in the North Sea, or by otter trawls in the Celtic Seas and Bay of Biscay are Best Choices.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Kattegat and Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Kattegat and Skagerrak

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (South), Bay of Biscay

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (South), Bay of Biscay

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (South), Bay of Biscay

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (South), Bay of Biscay

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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Also known as

White anglerfish

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