Cockle

What to check for

Location

England (Thames Estuary)

Technical location

Atlantic, Northeast, North Sea (South)

Caught by

Dredge (suction)

Rating summary

This rating is under review.

Technical consultation summary

Previous summary: For wild cockles in uncertified fisheries in the Thames there is concern for the biomass and the fishery is currently closed to protect stocks. Therefore, the fishery is a default red rating as no cockles from this fishery should be landed.