Gilthead bream

Sparus auratus

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Location

Cornwall

Technical location

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

Caught by

Hook & line (handline)

Rating summary

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

Technical consultation summary

No new information, low landings but high value - mainly line and net caught . Stock score is Route 2, no concern for f, concern for b, due to lack of data Medium Resilience.

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