Smalleyed ray

What to check for

Location

Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea (North)

Technical location

Atlantic, Northeast, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea (North)

Caught by

Bottom trawl (beam)

Rating summary

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

Technical consultation summary

Biomass above MSY and fishing pressure below, this means stock score has changed to 0.25. It is worth noting that although above MSY, biomass was declining from ICES data. Still very little known about stocks. ICES recommend no more than 86 tonnes and recommend 30% reduction in landings. IUCN is near threatened and declining from 2006. Managed through mixed species ray TAC, hard to avoid by catch. For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/small-eyed-ray.php