Crawfish

Palinurus elephas

5: Avoid How we work out the ratings

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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/crawfish-spiny-lobster.php

Technical consultation summary

MMO have now harmonised MLS outside 6nm to 110 in ICES area 7 in line with CIFCA restrictions. They have also put in place a winter closed season, although this has little biological rationale, it is likely to reduce effort by only 5-10%. Better management is still urgently required. Stock score improved due to high current population and increased landings and management score improves but Harvest control strategy is needed to further improve sustainability of this important fishery for long term.

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Sustainable swaps

American lobster
Argentine shortfin squid
Blue mussel
Brown crab
Brown shrimp
Chilean mussel