Ballan wrasse

Labrus bergylta

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Location

Cornwall

Technical location

Atlantic, Northeast, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea (North), Celtic Sea (South), English Channel (West)

Caught by

Net (gill or fixed)

Rating summary

For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/ballan-wrasse.php

Technical consultation summary

No new information on this very data limited stock. 900 kilos only landed to Cornish ports in 2021. Markets appear very limited. Fishery of juvenile wrasse as cleaner fish for salmon aquaculture is well regulated in Cornish waters and there is no evidence of detrimental affects on stocks at present fishing levels.

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