Ocean Disclosure Project

Alcampo

Alcampo combines hypermarket and supermarket formats. It currently has a workforce of almost 24,000 people and operates 527 centers, 80 of which are hypermarkets and 447 supermarkets (130 franchises), as well as 52 petrol stations and an online commerce service.

Alcampo reúne los formatos de hipermercados y supermercados. En la actualidad cuenta con una plantilla de casi 23.000 personas y opera con 527 centros, siendo 80 hipermercados y 447 supermercados (130 franquiciados) así como 52 gasolineras y servicio de comercio online.

Number of wild caught species used	% volume from certified fisheries	% volume from FIPs	Number of farmed species used	% volume from certified farms
Number of wild caught species used 89	% volume from certified fisheries 4.7%	% volume from FIPs 3.1%	Number of farmed species used 10	% volume from certified farms 49.4%
Production Methods Used Midwater trawl Bottom trawl Dredge Purse seine Associated purse seine Seine nets Gillnets and entangling nets Hook and line Longlines Handlines and pole-lines Rake / hand gathered / hand netted Pots and traps Farmed

Summary

Protecting the planet is a priority for Alcampo, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2043 in the areas of direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and has defined its emissions reduction targets, aligned with a maximum temperature increase of 1.5°C, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Similarly, circular economy and biodiversity preservation are the priorities defined in the environmental domain. Taking a further step in our commitment to biodiversity, we publish this ODP (Ocean Disclosure Project) profile, which is limited to Alcampo products supplied during 2024 and covered by our purchasing policy, including our own brands and the line of fresh products (97 species of wild and farmed fish analyzed, 62% of fresh fish purchased, plus 90% of fishery and aquaculture products from own brands excluding bivalves, surimi and some processed products). This profile contains sustainability ratings from FishSource and Good Fish Guide.

La protección del planeta es una prioridad para Alcampo que tiene como objetivo alcanzar la neutralidad de carbono en el año 2043 en los ámbitos de emisiones directas (Scope 1 y 2) y ha definido sus objetivos de reducción de emisiones, alineados con un incremento de temperatura máximo de 1.5°C, acorde a los objetivos del Acuerdo de París. Del mismo modo la economía circular y la preservación de la biodiversidad son las prioridades definidas en el ámbito medioambiental. Dando un paso más en nuestro compromiso con la biodiversidad, publicamos este perfil ODP (Ocean Disclosure Project), que se limita a los productos Alcampo abastecidos durante 2024 y cubiertos por nuestra política de compras, incluyendo nuestras marcas propias y la línea de productos frescos (97 especies de pescado salvaje y de acuicultura analizadas, 62% de los kilos comprados de pescado fresco, más el 90% de las compras de productos de la pesca y la acuicultura de marcas propias excluyendo bivalvos, surimi y algunos productos procesados). Este perfil contiene calificaciones de sostenibilidad de FishSource y Good Fish Guide.

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Associated Fisheries

Species and Location	Production Methods	Certification or Improvement Project	Sustainability Ratings
Species and Location Alaska pollock Theragra chalcogramma Gulf of Alaska Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Malaysia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch of other tuna, billfishes and sharks is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Albacore tuna, Indian Ocean, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga Mediterranean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga North Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Hook and line Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species; incidental capture by troll and pole-and-line gear is uncommon. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Bureau Veritas Iberia, June 2016, MSC Public Certification Report for North Atlantic albacore artisanal fishery Good Fish Guide - Albacore tuna, North Atlantic, Hook & line (pole & line), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Marine Stewardship Council, North Atlantic albacore artisanal fishery
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga North Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. Handline fisheries have little bycatch but rely on the use of baitfish, but impacts on baitfish are thought likely to be low in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Albacore tuna, North Atlantic, Hook & line (pole & line)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga North Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch of highly vulnerable species, such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds, is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Albacore tuna, North Atlantic, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Atlantic Fishery countries: South Africa	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. More information on the use of baitfish is needed to manage impacts on baitfish species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Albacore tuna, South Atlantic, Hook & line (pole & line)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes While longlining is unlikely to have habitat impacts, it can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Albacore tuna, South Atlantic, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Bay of Fundy - Canada LFA 35 Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Interactions with ETP species are low. But entanglement in lobster gear presents a risk to marine mammals, in particular to the critically endangered North Atlantic Right whale. Management measures such as seasonal closures are in place to reduce the risk of interactions with the species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Global Trust Certification, February 2021, Maritime Canada inshore lobster trap fishery Public Certification Report Good Fish Guide, American lobster, Canada (Southwest Nova Scotia and Bay of Fundy, LFA 34-36 & 38); Pot, trap or creel; Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location Anchoveta Engraulis ringens Peruvian Northern-Central Artisanal Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes The fishery interacts with seabirds and marine mammals. Indirect impacts on ETP may also occur through impacts on food availability. Findings from the FIP suggest the fishery is unlikely to hinder the recovery of ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Main bycatch species are recorded by the FIP. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Good Fish Guide - Peruvian anchovy, Peruvian North-Central Stock, Net (purse seine or ring) Fishery Progress, Peruvian anchovy - small scale purse-seine
Species and Location Anchoveta Engraulis ringens Peruvian Northern-Central Industrial Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery interacts with ETP species including sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Good Fish Guide - Peruvian anchovy, Peruvian North-Central Stock, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location Angler Lophius piscatorius Southern Celtic Sea and Bay of Biscay Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is moderate, but data is limited. The common skate and spurdogs, are caught as bycatch in demersal trawl fisheries within the Celtic Seas and Bay of Biscay ecoregions. Interactions with Endangered, Threatened or Protected (ETP) species are possible. Deep-water sharks are reported to being caught in the mixed deep-water trawl fishery in the Celtic Seas. Otter trawlers interact with the seabed and can modify bottom topography and cause damage and removal of some biogenic features including vulnerable marine habitats and benthic communities. General Notes References FishSource - Angler, Southern Celtic Sea and Bay of Biscay Good Fish Guide - White monkfish, Celtic Seas (South), Bay of Biscay, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Argentine anchovy Engraulis anchoita North of 41°S to Santa Catarina Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Occasional interactions with seabirds and marine mammals are known to occur within this fishery, but data is too limited to state whether this hinders their recovery. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location Argentine hake Merluccius hubbsi North of 41°S to Rio Grande do Sul Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, skates and rays with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Argentine hake Merluccius hubbsi Patagonian South 41ºS Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, skates and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Argentina hake - bottom trawl
Species and Location Argentine hake Merluccius hubbsi Patagonian South 41ºS Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, skates and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Longline gear is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Argentine hake Merluccius hubbsi Patagonian South 41ºS Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, skates and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Argentine red shrimp Pleoticus muelleri Patagonian - Argentina inshore Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Some species of concern are caught in the fishery. There are no specific measures in the shrimp fishery to reduce impacts on endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species but bycatch limits are in place. The main bycatch species is Argentine hake. A monitoring program is in place to record information on bycatch, and a total bycatch limit of 15% of total captures is in place. Area closures are used to reduce the impact of the fishery on other species. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, the risk of negative impacts on the habitats where the fishery takes place has been determined to be low. Management measures include the mandatory use of vessel monitoring systems and area closures. General Notes This fishery entered MSC Full Assessment in March 2024 and achieved certification in March 2025. References Fishery Progress - Argentina onshore red shrimp - bottom trawl FIP Marine Stewardship Council, Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) coastal trawling fishery in waters of Province of Chubut
Species and Location Argentine red shrimp Pleoticus muelleri Patagonian - Argentina offshore industrial Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, skates and rays with this fishery. The shrimp fishery lacks specific measures to reduce interactions with ETP species. The main bycatch species in this fishery is Argentine hake. Shrimp comprises around 87% of the catch and Argentine hake accounts for around 9%. Management measures are in place, including area closures and the mandatory use of escape devices for juvenile hakes in shrimp nets. The Argentine hake population is stable and the shrimp fishery is not likely to have significant impacts. Bottom trawls directly impact the sea bed, but management measures are in place. Shrimp fishing vessels are required to use vessel monitoring systems. In addition, the fishing area has been mapped, and any bycatch of benthic species is routinely monitored. Much of the sea bed where the fishery takes place is muddy or fine sand bottom. General Notes This fishery entered MSC Full Assessment in January 2025. References Marine Stewardship Council, Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) offshore bottom trawl fishery in federal waters
Species and Location Argentine shortfin squid Illex argentinus SW Atlantic - Argentina EEZ Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Seabird bycatch in Argentinian trawl fisheries is a concern. Several management measures are in place to reduce impacts on ETP species including requirements to use tori lines on trawl cables. Several management measures are in place to reduce impacts on bycatch species, including bycatch limits, among others. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed, but data suggests that the magnitude of habitat impacts due to trawling inside the Argentine EEZ is likely to be small. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts including area and seasonal closures, among others. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Argentine shortfin squid Illex argentinus SW Atlantic - Argentina EEZ Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Argentine shortfin squid is data limited. This fishery may impact seabirds and marine mammals. Jigging is a low impact fishing method with no habitat impacts and low levels of bycatch. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Argentine shortfin squid, Summer Spawning Stock: Argentina and Falkland Islands, Hook & line (jig) Good Fish Guide, Argentine shortfin squid, South Patagonian Stock: Argentina and Falkland Islands, Hook & line (jig)
Species and Location Argentine shortfin squid Illex argentinus SW Atlantic - Argentina EEZ - CTMFM Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Some management measures are in place to protect ETP species. Information on main bycatch species is not routinely collected by all fleets. Regarding bottom trawling, habitat effects are likely to be relatively small and in national waters. There are some permanent closing areas, areas banned to trawl and fishing seasons, and areas defined. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Argentine shortfin squid Illex argentinus SW Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Interactions with ETP species in the trawl fishery have not been confirmed. Discards represent an estimated 15-25% of the total catch. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. But the Spanish trawl fishery does not overlap with vulnerable marine ecosystems. General Notes This species plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Fishery countries: Portugal	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There is bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks, seabirds., turtles, and swordfish. Monitoring and reporting of bycatch in fisheries managed by ICCAT is generally poor. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Atlantic bluefin tuna, East Atlantic & Mediterranean: All areas, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Hook and line Handlines and pole-lines Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. Other species caught may include other tunas and swordfish, but bycatch is likely to be low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Atlantic bluefin tuna, East Atlantic & Mediterranean: All areas, Fish trap Good Fish Guide - Atlantic bluefin tuna, East Atlantic & Mediterranean: All areas, Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line)
Species and Location Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda Argentina Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic chub mackerel Scomber colias NE Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic chub mackerel Scomber colias NW Africa Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is limited information about the catch of ETP species in this fishery but analysis of other Moroccan fisheries suggests there is potential for interactions with marine mammals. There is limited information regarding the catch composition of these fisheries but impacts on bycatch species appear to be low. Morocco has measures in place to reduce bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Seafood Watch, January 2023, Sardine, anchovy, sardinella, mackerel, Morocco: Eastern Central Atlantic, Purse seines
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Barents Sea Fishery countries: Denmark, Norway, Russia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to ETP species, mainly golden redfish, but management measures are in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. Bottom trawls will impact the sea bed. MSC conditions and recommendations are in place to strengthen understanding of fishery interactions with sensitive habitat. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Atlantic cod, Northeast Arctic (Barents and Norwegian Sea), Bottom trawl (otter), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Barents Sea Fishery countries: Faroe Islands, Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are significant concerns about the cumulative impacts of the Barents Sea fishery upon the endangered species, golden redfish, for which zero catches have been advised. Interactions with other ETP species may include sharks, skates and rays, for which management measures are in place to reduce impacts. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target commercial species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species, including the use of area closures, catch restrictions, and gear requirements. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Management measures such as voluntary area closures are in place to limit impacts on benthic habitats. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Atlantic cod, Northeast Arctic (Barents and Norwegian Sea), Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Faroe Bank Fishery countries: Faroe Islands	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on interactions with ETP for this fishery. Concern has been raised about the potential for seabird bycatches with longline gear. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Faroe Plateau Fishery countries: Faroe Islands	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch of seabirds, sharks, and marine mammals is a risk for this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Atlantic cod, Faroe Plateau, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Bottom trawl Gillnets and entangling nets Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. Management measures are in place to reduce potential impacts including the use of protected areas. Monitoring shows that bycatch is dominated by haddock. A management plan for haddock and management measures to reduce bycatch are in place. The impact depends on the gear type. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua North Sea, E English Channel and Skagerrak Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Bottom trawl Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species such as blue and flapper skate. There may also be bycatch of cod from the highly depleted Southern substock. Bycatch data is limited in many UK and EU fisheries as they are generally not well monitored. Some mitigation measures are in place in some areas. Bottom trawls are likely to cause some damage to the seabed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Atlantic cod, Northern Shelf: Viking substock: All areas, Bottom trawl (otter) Good Fish Guide - Atlantic cod, Northern Shelf: Southern substock: All areas, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Norwegian coastal Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Seine nets Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Norway Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua W Greenland inshore Fishery countries: Greenland	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Trawls have the potential to take relatively high quantities of bycatch. In the Northeast Atlantic there are reported catches of demersal elasmobranchs and endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species (e.g. sharks, rays and marine mammals). Bycatch data is not available for this fishery. There is also risk of interactions with seabirds, but further monitoring is needed to verify impacts. Bottom trawls likely cause some damage to the seabed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Atlantic cod, West Greenland: Offshore: All areas, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Atlantic horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus Atlantic Iberian waters Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low, however bycatch data for the whole fishery is incomplete. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Good Fish Guide, Horse mackerel, Atlantic Iberian waters, Bottom trawl (otter) Good Fish Guide, Horse mackerel, Atlantic Iberian waters, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location Atlantic horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus NE Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Vulnerable marine species are found in the production area, but there is little information available about the impacts of this fishery on ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is likely to be low, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. Information on discarding is needed to estimate potential impacts on sea birds.
Species and Location Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus NE Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Midwater trawl Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on ETP species but mackerel plays an important role in the marine food web so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Mackerel, Northeast Atlantic and adjacent waters: All areas, Net (purse seine or ring), Net (pelagic trawl)
Species and Location Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus NE Atlantic Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on ETP species but mackerel plays an important role in the marine food web so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Mackerel, Northeast Atlantic and adjacent waters: All areas, Net (purse seine or ring), Net (pelagic trawl)
Species and Location Atlantic pomfret Brama brama Morocco Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic pomfret Brama brama Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic redfishes nei Sebastes spp Flemish cap Fishery countries: Portugal	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information about the impacts of this fishery on ETP species. Bycatch of juvenile redfish from the target fishery is a concern. There is a lack of information about the specific impacts of this fishery on redfish habitat, however, bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Chile Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Salmon rely on wild capture fisheries for feed. Feed inputs are required to be responsibly sourced where possible. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. Overall, the Chilean industry continues to struggle with the control of bacterial diseases and sea lice parasites as indicated by the very high levels of treatment. Direct impacts on water quality at the site are unlikely, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. The use of antibiotic and pesticides in Chile is high; studies on impact are limited. General Notes A zonal management approach has been adopted based on licenses (concessions); groups of licenses - Aquaculture Management Areas (AMAs); emergency disease zones - Macro Zones; and Areas Autorizadas para el ejercicio de la Acuicultura - Appropriate Areas for Aquaculture (AAA). References FishSource, Salmon - Chile Seafood Watch, Atlantic salmon, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Certified Salmon Standard
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Norway Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Salmon production relies on wild capture fisheries for feed. The sustainability of fisheries supplying fishmeal and fish oil varies. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. Escapes are a critical conservation concern in Production Areas 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11. In addition, concerns have been expressed about the impact on wild wrasse populations used as cleaner fish to control sea lice. Impacts on water quality are localized, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. Chemical inputs of pesticides used to control sea lice are of particular concern for farmed Norwegian salmon. The use of chemical pesticides has been reduced over the last five years but varies by Production Areas. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The Norwegian salmon industry has adopted a zonal approach to aquaculture management for licensing and disease management through the use of 13 Production Areas nationwide. References FishSource - salmon, Norway Good Fish Guide - Atlantic Salmon; Europe: Iceland, Norway, UK, Scotland; Open net pen, marine; Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Seafood Watch, December 2021, Atlantic Salmon, Norway, Marine Net Pens
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Norway Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Salmon production relies on wild capture fisheries for feed. The sustainability of fisheries supplying fishmeal and fish oil varies. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. Escapes are a critical conservation concern in Production Areas 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11. In addition, concerns have been expressed about the impact on wild wrasse populations used as cleaner fish to control sea lice. Impacts on water quality are localized, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. Chemical inputs of pesticides used to control sea lice are of particular concern for farmed Norwegian salmon. The use of chemical pesticides has been reduced over the last five years but varies by Production Areas. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The Norwegian salmon industry has adopted a zonal approach to aquaculture management for licensing and disease management through the use of 13 Production Areas nationwide. References FishSource - salmon, Norway Good Fish Guide - Atlantic Salmon, Scotland, Norway and Faroe Islands, Open net pen, marine, GlobalG.A.P. Seafood Watch, December 2021, Atlantic Salmon, Norway, Marine Net Pens
Species and Location Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Norway Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Salmon production relies on wild capture fisheries for feed. The sustainability of fisheries supplying fishmeal and fish oil varies. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmon escapes and disease outbreaks on wild salmonids. Escapes are a critical conservation concern in Production Areas 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11. In addition, concerns have been expressed about the impact on wild wrasse populations used as cleaner fish to control sea lice. Impacts on water quality are localized, but there is potential for cumulative impacts in densely farmed areas. Chemical inputs of pesticides used to control sea lice are of particular concern for farmed Norwegian salmon. The use of chemical pesticides has been reduced over the last five years but varies by Production Areas. General Notes The Norwegian salmon industry has adopted a zonal approach to aquaculture management for licensing and disease management through the use of 13 Production Areas nationwide. References FishSource - salmon, Norway Good Fish Guide - Atlantic salmon, Norway, Open net pen, marine Seafood Watch, December 2021, Atlantic Salmon, Norway, Marine Net Pens
Species and Location Atlantic saury Scomberesox saurus Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Miscellaneous	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Beaked redfish Sebastes mentella Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Benguela hake Merluccius polli North of Central Eastern Atlantic Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Cameroon	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The catch of overfished bigeye tuna, blue marlin, and at-risk sharks is a major concern. Bycatch management is rated ineffective because there are some conservation measures for at-risk species like sharks and turtles, but their effectiveness is unknown. In addition, other bycatch species of concern have no protections. This fishery catches species that play an essential role in the food web, and stronger ecosystem management is needed. Purses seines have minimal habitat impacts. General Notes References Seafood Watch, Bigeye tuna, Atlantic Ocean, Floating object purse seine (FAD)
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Grenada	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles and sea birds with this fishery. Bycatch is a concern in the longline fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Seafood Watch, March 2021, Tunas and Swordfish, Atlantic Ocean; Drifting longlines, Floating object purse seine (FAD), Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD), Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines, Trolling lines, Handlines, Harpoons
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks and sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk in purse seine fisheries. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. Bycatch for this fishery includes other fishes and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch includes billfishes, fin fishes, and sharks and rays. There is a higher risk of bycatch in the associated purse seine fishery. Unassociated purse seine fisheries typically have less bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blackbellied angler Lophius budegassa Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blackbellied angler Lophius budegassa Southern Celtic Sea and Bay of Biscay Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, skates and rays with this fishery. Occasional interactions with marine mammals occur. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. Management measures are in place to limit impacts on benthic habitats. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Black-bellied monkfish, Celtic Seas (South), Bay of Biscay: All areas, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Blackbelly rosefish Helicolenus dactylopterus Porcupine Bank Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blackbelly rosefish Helicolenus dactylopterus Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Blue shark Prionace glauca South Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Namibia	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou NE Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on ETP species, but available data is still limited. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. Blue whiting is also taken as bycatch in the non-directed fisheries. Bottom trawls directly impact the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Marin Trust, Accepted FIPs under the MarinTrust Improver Programme, NE Atlantic Blue Whiting
Species and Location Broadtail shortfin squid Illex coindetii Atlantic Iberian waters Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Brown tiger prawn Penaeus esculentus Mozambique Fishery countries: Mozambique	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Bullet tuna Auxis rochei Cape Verde Fishery countries: Cape Verde	Production Methods Miscellaneous	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Bullet tuna Auxis rochei Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Cape Hope squid Loligo reynaudii South Africa Fishery countries: South Africa	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Caramote prawn Penaeus kerathurus Italy Fishery countries: Italy	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Caramote prawn Penaeus kerathurus Spain Gulf of Cádiz Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis Dakhla Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis English Channel Fishery countries: France	Production Methods Bottom trawl Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch may include ETP species. Little information is available about bycatch in this fishery, but vulnerable species caught as bycatch in the Northeast Atlantic include sharks, rays and marine mammals. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery but data is limited. There are some gear restrictions in place but they are not adequate to prevent bycatch of non-target species. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. Some management measures are in place to limit impacts on benthic habitats. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Common cuttlefish
Species and Location Common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis Mauritania Fishery countries: Mauritania	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis NE Atlantic Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Asturias Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are no major bycatch or habitat concerns with octopuses are caught with traps. While there are some policies to protect the ecosystem, more scientific study and stronger policies are needed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Common octopus, Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters; Pot, trap or creel Seafood Watch, Common octopus, Spain, Northeast Atlantic Ocean, Traps
Species and Location Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Cape Blanc Fishery countries: Mauritania	Production Methods Bottom trawl Handlines and pole-lines Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Vulnerable marine species are found in the production area, but there is no information about the impacts of this fishery on ETP species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, which is associated with high rates of discarding, but there is no updated information about bycatch impacts in this fishery. Bottom trawls will impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Dakhla Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes No information about impacts on ETP species was found for this fishery. Information about bycatch in the Moroccan fishery is outdated but suggests that discard rates are high. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. Some management measures are in place to limit impacts on benthic habitats. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Southern Iberian Peninsula Fishery countries: Spain, Portugal	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Direct impacts on ETP species are likely to be low. Bycatch is low, however, ghost fishing by lost pots and traps may occur. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Common octopus, Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters: All areas, Pot, trap or creel
Species and Location Common sole Solea solea Atlantic Iberian waters Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common sole Solea solea Italy Fishery countries: Italy	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Common sole Solea solea Western English Channel Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species such as pink sea fan, other coral species, skates and rays. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Dover sole, English Channel (West), Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Crystal shrimp Penaeus brevirostris Colombia Fishery countries: Colombia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Deep-water Cape hake Merluccius paradoxus South Africa Fishery countries: South Africa	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species. In this area, there are particular concerns about the bycatch of silver kob. Otter trawls are likely to cause some damage to the seabed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Cape hake, South Africa: Certified fleets only, Bottom trawl (otter), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location Deep-water Cape hake Merluccius paradoxus South Africa Fishery countries: South Africa	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Deep-water rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris Adriatic Sea and Central Mediterranean Sea Fishery countries: Greece	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Deep-water rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris Aegean Sea Fishery countries: Greece	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Deep-water rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris Morocco Atlantic Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Deep-water rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Dogtooth grouper Epinephelus caninus Morocco Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes The status of many grouper populations (or stocks) is highly uncertain. Some groupers are Endangered or Critically Endangered. There is no relevant or effective management for most grouper fisheries. Fishing with hook and line (handline, tolling, lures, rod and reel) is one of the most sustainable and species-selective fishing methods available and has little to no impact on the seabed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Grouper, Global: All areas; Hook & line (handline), Net (gill or fixed), Pot, trap or creel, Harpoon
Species and Location European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Aegean Sea Fishery countries: Greece	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There is some concern about catches of the endangered Short-beaked common dolphin in the Mediterranean Sea but interactions with the fishery are likely to be low. Other species of lower commercial importance are sometimes caught. The majority of these are retained and discards are low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, April 2014, European anchovy & European pilchard, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea, Alboran Sea, Gulf of Lion, Ionian Sea, Ligurian Sea, Spain/Mediterranean, Strait of Sicily, Black Sea, Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD), Midwater trawls (Reviewed October 2020)
Species and Location European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Bay of Biscay Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from certified fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Measures are in place to prevent fishing from hindering the recovery and rebuilding of the main bycatch species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Bureau Veritas, April 2020, MSC Public Certification Report for Cantabrian Sea Purse Seine Anchovy Fishery Good Fish Guide - European anchovy, Bay of Biscay, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Gulf of Lion Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bycatch of dolphins is reported to occur in the European anchovy pelagic fisheries but information on impacts is limited. Other small pelagic species are caught as bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, February 2014, European anchovy & European pilchard, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea, Alboran Sea, Gulf of Lion, Ionian Sea, Ligurian Sea, Spain/Mediterranean, Strait of Sicily, Black Sea, Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD), Midwater trawls, Reviewed October 2020
Species and Location European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Northern Alboran Sea Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bycatch of dolphins is reported to occur in the European anchovy pelagic fisheries but information on impacts is limited. Other small pelagic species are caught as bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, February 2014, European anchovy & European pilchard, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea, Alboran Sea, Gulf of Lion, Ionian Sea, Ligurian Sea, Spain/Mediterranean, Strait of Sicily, Black Sea, Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD), Midwater trawls, Reviewed October 2020
Species and Location European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus NW Africa Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch of marine mammals and sharks may occur but purse seine gear has not been linked to significant bycatch of these ETP species. More information is needed to fully assess the threat to ETP species. Management measures are in place to limit bycatch by fisheries operating in Morocco. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References FisheryProgress - Morocco anchovy - purse seine Good Fish Guide - European anchovy, Northwest Africa: Zone North, A and B: All areas, FAO 34: Atlantic, Eastern Central, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus SW Iberian western component Fishery countries: Spain, Portugal	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Information on impacts on ETP species is limited. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Good Fish Guide - European anchovy, Western and Southern Atlantic Iberian waters, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location European conger Conger conger Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location European hake Merluccius merluccius NE Atlantic northern stock Fishery countries: France, Ireland, United Kingdom	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to vulnerable species with this fishery including sharks, skates, marine mammals and seabirds. In addition, bycatch with otter trawl gear may include the vulnerable North Sea cod. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Some measures are in place to reduce bycatch in this fishing area. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. There are some mitigation measures in place to reduce impacts. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - European hake, Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north)): North Sea and Celtic Seas, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location European hake Merluccius merluccius NE Atlantic northern stock Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to vulnerable species with this fishery including sharks, skates, marine mammals and seabirds. In addition, bycatch with otter trawl gear may include the vulnerable North Sea cod. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Some measures are in place to reduce bycatch in this fishing area. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. There are some mitigation measures in place to reduce impacts. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - European hake, Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north)): North Sea and Celtic Seas, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location European hake Merluccius merluccius NE Atlantic northern stock Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to vulnerable species with this fishery including sharks, skates, marine mammals and seabirds. In addition, bycatch with otter trawl gear may include the vulnerable North Sea cod. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Some measures are in place to reduce bycatch in this fishing area. Habitat impacts vary by gear type. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. There are some mitigation measures in place to reduce impacts. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - European hake, Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north)): North Sea and Celtic Seas, Bottom trawl (otter) Good Fish Guide - European hake, Northern stock (North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay (north)): North Sea and Celtic Seas, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location European hake Merluccius merluccius NE Atlantic southern stock Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl Gillnets and entangling nets Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. Habitat impacts vary by gear type. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus Adriatic Sea Fishery countries: Croatia, Italy	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bycatch of dolphins is reported to occur in the Adriatic Sea pelagic fisheries but information on impacts is limited. Other small pelagic species are caught as bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, April 2014, European anchovy & European pilchard, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea, Alboran Sea, Gulf of Lion, Ionian Sea, Ligurian Sea, Spain/Mediterranean, Strait of Sicily, Black Sea, Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD), Midwater trawls, Reviewed October 2020
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus Balearic Islands Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus Bay of Biscay Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is considered low. Purse seine is unlikely to cause habitat impacts. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Sardine, Bay of Biscay: All areas, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters Fishery countries: Portugal, Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Good Fish Guide - Sardine, Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters, Net (purse seine or ring)
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus Northern Alboran Sea Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus Northern Spain (Mediterranean) Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European pilchard Sardina pilchardus NW Africa central Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Available data is still limited, but interactions with ETP species are likely to be low in the purse seine fishery. Commonly reported bycatch in the area includes sharks and rays, sea turtles, marine mammals, and sunfish. No more than 3% of the total catch for Moroccan small pelagic fisheries is allowed to comprise bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Good Fish Guide - Sardine, Northwest Africa: Zone A and B (Central), Net (pelagic trawl; purse seine)
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Greece Fishery countries: Greece	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Seabass require fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Impacts on water quality are localized and have not been shown to have cumulative impacts beyond the immediate farm site. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs, including farm-level data on antibiotics usage. Some data indicate that antibiotics use in Greece is common. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The industry has adopted a zonal approach to farm planning and management. References: FishSource - Seabass/seabream, Greece Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GLOBALG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Seabass require fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Impacts on water quality are localized and have not been shown to have cumulative impacts beyond the immediate farm site. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The EU has committed to zonal based management of aquaculture. References: Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GLOBALG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Turkey Fishery countries: Turkey	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Seabass require fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Impacts on water quality are localized and have not been shown to have cumulative impacts beyond the immediate farm site. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References: FishSource - seabass/seabream, Turkey Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Good Fish Guide - Seabass, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GlobalG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Turkey Fishery countries: Turkey	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Seabass feed is traceable and requirements are in place for responsible ingredient sourcing, however, it is a net consumer of protein. Farming in marine net pens can have a negative environmental impact such as the use of chemicals, and there is a lack of data available of escapes. However, there is no use of freshwater supplies and habitat alteration is small-scale. There also is not thought to be a widespread issue of parasites or pathogens. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Seabass (Farmed), European Union and Turkey
Species and Location European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European squid Loligo vulgaris Cape Blanc Fishery countries: Mauritania, Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European squid Loligo vulgaris France Fishery countries: France	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location European squid Loligo vulgaris Morocco, Spain Fishery countries: Morocco, Spain	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii Iberian Peninsula Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis West and Southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay Fishery countries: France, United Kingdom	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Demersal otter trawls have the potential to take relatively high quantities of bycatch. In the Northeast Atlantic, there are reported catches of demersal elasmobranchs and endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species (e.g. sharks, rays and marine mammals). Bycatch data is limited in many UK and EU fisheries as they are generally not well monitored. Demersal trawls have contact with the seabed resulting in penetration and abrasion of habitat features. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Megrim; Celtic Sea, west and southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay; Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Frigate and bullet tunas (multispecies) Auxis spp. China Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Giant tiger prawn Penaeus monodon India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings Seafood Watch Avoid Seafood Watch Eco-Certification Recommended Best Choice Good Alternative Avoid Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources are used. The sustainability of feed inputs is unknown. Frequent water exchange increases the likelihood of escapes, but the risk from escapes is low as Giant tiger prawn are native to India. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern. Production is reliant on wild-caught broodstock. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. There is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs, but evidence suggests that illegal antibiotics are sometimes used on shrimp farms in India. General Notes The Coastal Aquaculture Act 2005 regulates shrimp farm planning and production. The Act adopts a zonal approach to aquaculture. References FishSource - shrimp, India Good Fish Guide - Tiger Prawn, India, Vietnam and Indonesia, Semi-intensive and improved extensive Seafood Watch, October 2021, Whiteleg Shrimp, Giant Tiger Prawn, India, Ponds
Species and Location Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata Greece Fishery countries: Greece	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bream require fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter are a concern with open net pens. But impacts from effluent are localized. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References Good Fish Guide - Gilthead bream, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GLOBALG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata Morocco Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bream require fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter are a concern with open net pens. But impacts from effluent are localized. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References Good Fish Guide - Gilthead bream, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GLOBALG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bream require fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter are a concern with open net pens. But impacts from effluent are localized. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Gilthead bream; European Union and Turkey; Open net pen, marine Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata Turkey Fishery countries: Turkey	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bream require fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter are a concern with open net pens. But impacts from effluent are localized. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification References: Good Fish Guide - Gilthead bream, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Good Fish Guide - Gilthead bream, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GLOBALG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata Turkey Fishery countries: Turkey	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bream require fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter are a concern with open net pens. But impacts from effluent are localized. Chemical inputs are only used for health management and are applied in a controlled manner. Reports indicate responsible use, but there is a lack of data on the quantity of chemical inputs. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Gilthead bream, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location Guinea shrimp Holthuispenaeopsis atlantica Nigeria Fishery countries: Nigeria	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Indian squid Loligo duvauceli Andhra Pradesh Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bycatch information is limited, but based on similar fisheries, it likely includes marine mammals, turtles, sharks, rays, seabirds, corals, and other species of concern. There’s no formal management plan to address bycatch. Habitat impacts are a moderate concern. While squid fisheries typically avoid the seafloor, other trawlers that catch squid can impact habitats. General Notes Squid plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, Indian squid, India; Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Indian Ocean; Bottom trawls
Species and Location Indian squid Loligo duvauceli Gujarat Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bycatch information is limited, but based on similar fisheries, it likely includes marine mammals, turtles, sharks, rays, seabirds, corals, and other species of concern. There’s no formal management plan to address bycatch. Habitat impacts are a moderate concern. While squid fisheries typically avoid the seafloor, other trawlers that catch squid can impact habitats. General Notes Squid plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, Indian squid, India; Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Indian Ocean; Bottom trawls
Species and Location Indian squid Loligo duvauceli Goa Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bycatch information is limited, but based on similar fisheries, it likely includes marine mammals, turtles, sharks, rays, seabirds, corals, and other species of concern. There’s no formal management plan to address bycatch. Habitat impacts are a moderate concern. While squid fisheries typically avoid the seafloor, other trawlers that catch squid can impact habitats. General Notes Squid plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. References Seafood Watch, Indian squid, India; Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Indian Ocean; Bottom trawls
Species and Location Inshore squids nei Loliginidae NE Atlantic shelf Fishery countries: Spain, United Kingdom	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes In UK waters, squid fishing is unregulated and no appropriate management is in place for these fisheries. Towed fishing gear, including demersal otter trawls, is associated with damage to seabed flora and fauna, non-target bycatch and discarding of juvenile fish. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - European squid Good Fish Guide - Veined squid
Species and Location Japanese flying squid Todarodes pacificus East China Sea, Yellow Sea, Sea of Japan and NW Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Interactions with the smooth hammerhead shark, which is listed as Vulnerable, are a concern. Bycatch is a risk due to the low selectivity of trawl gear. Habitat impacts are a risk in this fishery as the trawl gear can come into contact with the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Japanese flying squid, Japan Sea and Pacific Coast: China, Net (pelagic trawl)
Species and Location Jumbo flying squid Dosidicus gigas SE Pacific Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes Bycatch is considered to be negligible. Jigging, the main gear used to catch squid, is known to be a very selective fishing method and interactions with other species are minimal. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Jumbo flying squid Dosidicus gigas SE Pacific Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References FisheryProgress - Peruvian jumbo flying squid - jig
Species and Location Jumbo flying squid Dosidicus gigas Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. Bottom trawels will impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Kiddi shrimp Parapenaeopsis stylifera India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes References Fishery Progress, India Kerala shrimp and cephalopods - trawl
Species and Location Lyrate hard clam Meretrix lyrata Ben Tre, Vietnam Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Longlines can interact with ETP species but information on interactions is limited. There are risks to sea turtles, sharks and seabirds with this fishery. Management measures are in place to limit impacts on protected species. This fishery is selective with low levels of bycatch. Management measures are in place that state that bycatch must not exceed 5% of total landings. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Meagre Argyrosomus regius Morocco Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Purse seine Gillnets and entangling nets Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Meagre Argyrosomus regius Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Meagre require fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources in their diet. Concerns about the sustainability of feed inputs are relatively minor though they are not necessarily certified sustainable. Escapes are a concern and little is known about the risk of disease transfer to wild species. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter are a concern with open net pens. But impacts from effluent are localized. There is a lack of data on the quantity of antibiotic inputs. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The EU has committed to zonal based management. References Good Fish Guide - Meagre, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine, GLOBALG.A.P. Seafood Watch, July 2020, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Meagre, European Union, Turkey, Egypt
Species and Location Meagre Argyrosomus regius Turkey Fishery countries: Turkey	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Meagre feed is traceable and requirements are in place for responsible ingredient sourcing, however, it is a net consumer of protein. Farming in marine net pens can have a negative environmental impact such as the use of chemicals, and there is a lack of data available of escapes. However, there is no use of freshwater supplies and habitat alteration is small scale. There also not thought to be a widespread issue of parasites or pathogens. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Meagre, European Union and Turkey, Open net pen, marine
Species and Location Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis English Channel and Celtic Sea Fishery countries: United Kingdom, Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Megrim, Celtic Sea, west and southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay: All areas, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Megrims nei (multispecies) Lepidorhombus spp. Northern North Sea, West of Scotland Fishery countries: Ireland	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Megrim; North Sea (North), West of Scotland: All areas; Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Monkfishes nei Lophius spp. North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Skagerrak and Kattegat Fishery countries: United Kingdom, Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals, sharks, skates and seabirds with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fish is caught as a target species and as bycatch in mixed trawl fisheries. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but available information is limited. Bottom trawls will directly impact the seabed. Some area closures are in place to protect vulnerable habitats. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Black-bellied monkfish, North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Kattegat and Skagerrak, Bottom trawl (otter) Good Fish Guide - White Monkfish, North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Kattegat and Skagerrak, Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Nile perch Lates niloticus Lake Victoria Fishery countries: Tanzania	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location North Pacific hake Merluccius productus NE Pacific Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Northern shortfin squid Illex illecebrosus Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Off Horn's Reef Fishery countries: Netherlands	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Good Fish Guide Improver 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery could interact with ETP species including skates, rays and sharks. Bycatch may be of concern in this fishery. Norway lobster are caught as part of a mixed demersal fishery, so bycatch can include cod, haddock, whiting, saithe, plaice and sole. Trawling for Norway lobster can have an impact on seabed habitats, particularly on mud which is subjected to high disturbance by fishing. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Scampi, Horn's Reef (FU 33), Bottom trawl (otter)
Species and Location Patagonian squid Doryteuthis (amerigo) gahi Falkland Islands Fishery countries: Falkland Islands, Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes This species plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location Pharaoh cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis Andhra Pradesh Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on interactions with ETP species in Pharaoh cuttlefish trawl fisheries in Andhra Pradesh. Turtle excluder devices are mandatory in all bottom trawl gears in Andhra Pradesh. There is limited information on bycatch in this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Pharoah cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis Kerala Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from FIP fisheries	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is no recent estimation of the impact of Pharaoh cuttlefish fisheries using bottom trawls on ETP species in Kerala. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, India Kerala shrimp and cephalopods - trawl
Species and Location Penaeus shrimps nei Penaeus spp. Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes Environmental impacts are addressed to some degree by certification.
Species and Location Penaeus shrimps nei Penaeus spp. Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Norway Fishery countries: Norway	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Rainbow trout require fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources in their diet. Rainbow trout are not native to Norway. There are concerns about the impact of farmed salmonid escapes and disease outbreaks on wild fish populations. On average, 44,000 rainbow trout were registered escaped from Norwegian fish farms per year from 2010 to 2018. The most common cause of escapes are holes in the net. Fish farmers in Norway are legally obliged to report escapes. Impacts on water quality depend on the farming method used. Production using open net cages and ponds results in the discharge of waste and nutrients directly into the surrounding water. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. References FishSource - salmon, Norway Føre, H.M. and Thorvaldsen, T., 2021, Causal analysis of escape of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout from Norwegian fish farms during 2010–2018 - Aquaculture, Vol. 532, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.736002 Seafood Watch, Recommended Eco-Certifications for Rainbow trout, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Trout have a high requirement for fish in their diet. The GLOBALG.A.P. feed standard has criteria in place for responsible sourcing for both marine and terrestrial ingredients, however, rainbow trout are net consumers of protein. The GLOBALG.A.P. standard mitigates many areas of environmental concern in open net pen aquaculture, including discharge of effluents, use of chemicals, disease and parasite interactions. However, escapes of farmed rainbow trout from marine net pens may still occur. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. National guidelines support a zonal approach to aquaculture. References FishSource - Salmon, Spain Good Fish Guide, Rainbow trout, Europe; Open net pen, marine; GLOBALG.A.P. Good Fish Guide, Rainbow trout, Europe; Pond, freshwater; GLOBALG.A.P.
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Rainbow trout feed is traceable and requirements are in place for responsible ingredient sourcing, however, it is a net consumer of protein. Farming in marine net pens can have a negative environmental impact such as sea lice, disease outbreaks and escapes. However, there is no use of freshwater supplies and habitat alteration is small. Chemical usage is regulated and there are practices in place for welfare and humane slaughter. Management and regulations are in place. General Notes National guidelines support a zonal approach to aquaculture. References FishSource - Salmon, Spain Good Fish Guide, Rainbow trout, Europe; Open net pen, marine Good Fish Guide, Rainbow trout, Europe; Pond, freshwater
Species and Location Razor mud shrimp Solenocera melantho China Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes Information on Chinese fisheries targeting razor mud shrimp is very limited.
Species and Location Red mullet Parupeneus heptacanthus Northern Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Red swamp crawfish Procambarus clarkii Guadalquivir delta Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on interactions with ETP species in this fishery. The only known significant impact with this fishery is the effect of the introduced crawfish species on the indigenous crawfish species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This is a freshwater fishery close to rice fields, so the habitat impact is very limited. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Spain crayfish (crawfish) - fyke nets & traps
Species and Location Scomber mackerels nei Scomber spp. China Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Senegalese Sole Solea senegalensis Mauritania Fishery countries: Mauritania	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Senegalese Sole Solea senegalensis Morocco Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Bottom trawl Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Shallow-water cape hake Merluccius capensis South Africa Fishery countries: South Africa	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Previous concerns over interactions with seabirds have been mitigated using bird scaring lines and a reduction in fishing effort. However, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding the extent of fishery interactions with some ETP species. There is bycatch for this fishery, but there is a strategy in place for managing retained species. The estimated discard rate for the fishery is low. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed, however, this fishery is considered highly unlikely to have an irreversible impact on habitat structure and function. General Notes References Intertek, 2015, MSC Public Certification Report for South Africa Hake Trawl Fishery
Species and Location Shallow-water cape hake Merluccius capensis South Africa Fishery countries: South Africa	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Silver hake Merluccius bilinearis Scotian shelf Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Information is outdated but suggests there may be occasional interactions with sharks and marine mammals. Information is outdated but suggests that bycatch is limited in this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The fishery interacts with sharks, rays, and sea turtles, with most released alive. Mitigation measures include observer coverage. Bycatch includes yellowfin and bigeye tuna. Small amounts of marlin, black skipjack, and dolphinfish are also caught. The risk of bycatch in associated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador, Panama	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to ETP species of sharks, marine mammals, and sea turtles with this fishery, but management measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery and includes fish and shark species, such as mahi-mahi, rainbow runner, and silky shark. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Skipjack tuna, Eastern Pacific, Purse seine (FAD & Free School) Seafood Watch Recommendation for Skipjack tuna, Eastern Central Pacific Ocean, Floating object purse seine (FAD)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Hook and line Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Pole and line method targets fish near the surface, and so rarely touches the seabed, reducing the risk of habitat impacts. It is labour-intensive and very selective, meaning there are low levels of bycatch of vulnerable species. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Skipjack tuna, Indian Ocean: All areas, Hook & line (pole & line)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine gear results in less bycatch than associated fisheries. However, purse seine gear still present a hazard to ETP species. Sharks, rays, and sea turtles can interact with the fishery but some measures are in place to minimise impacts. Bycatch of marine mammals and seabirds is thought to be low. FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine gear results in less bycatch than associated fisheries. However, bycatch is still a risk for this fishery. The main bycatch species groups are other tunas, billfishes, sharks, rays and fin fishes. There are some mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Skipjack tuna, Indian Ocean, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Hook and line Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Pole & line method targets fish near the surface, and so rarely touches the seabed, reducing the risk of habitat impacts. It is labour-intensive and very selective, meaning there are low levels of bycatch of vulnerable species. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Skipjack tuna, Western and Central Pacific: All areas, Hook & line (pole & line)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: China, Philippines	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Purse seine gear presents a hazard to sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries is lower than in associated purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Skipjack tuna, Western and Central Pacific: All areas, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Sockeye salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Alaska - Kuskokwim Fishery countries: United States	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact ETP species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the benthic habitat. General Notes References Good Fish Guide, Red salmon, Alaska, Net (gill or fixed; beach seine), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location South Pacific hake Merluccius gayi gayi Chilean Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Chile common hake - bottom trawl
Species and Location Southern hake Merluccius australis Patagonian Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but mitigation measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Southern pink shrimp Farfantepenaeus notialis Nigeria Fishery countries: Nigeria	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Southern rough shrimp Trachypenaeus curvirostris East China Sea and South China Sea Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes Information on Chinese fisheries targeting southern rough shrimp is very limited.
Species and Location Striped red shrimp Aristeus varidens Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Surmullet Mullus surmuletus North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area) Fishery countries: United Kingdom	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will directly impact the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Longline gear is associated with a bycatch of vulnerable species including sharks, sea turtles, and seabirds. Few measures have been implemented in the Indian Ocean to reduce impacts on ETP species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Monitoring and reporting of bycatch is poor. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Swordfish, Indian Ocean: All areas, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius North Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Hook and line Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Longline gear is associated with a bycatch of vulnerable species including sharks, sea turtles, and seabirds. Some mitigation measures are in place to reduce the impacts of fishing. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Monitoring and reporting of bycatch is poor. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Swordfish, North Atlantic: All areas, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius South Atlantic Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 4 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes The catch of sea turtles, seabirds, and sharks is a major concern. There are some measures in place to reduce bycatch impacts, but they do not follow recommended best practices. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Swordfish, South Atlantic, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southeast Pacific Fishery countries: Chile	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Gillnets used for catching tuna are known for extremely high bycatch including endangered marine turtles, whales, dolphins and sharks. IATTC has no specific measures to control the use of this fishing gear or to reduce bycatch by it. Data and the reporting on the impacts of this fishery are very poor. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Swordfish, South East Pacific: All areas, Net (gill or fixed)
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southeast Pacific Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Longline gear is associated with a bycatch of vulnerable species including sharks, sea turtles, and seabirds. Some mitigation measures are in place to reduce the impacts of fishing. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Monitoring and reporting of bycatch is poor. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Swordfish, South East Pacific: All areas, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southwest Pacific Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Longline gear is associated with a bycatch of vulnerable species including sharks, sea turtles, and seabirds. Some mitigation measures are in place to reduce the impacts of fishing. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Monitoring and reporting of bycatch is poor. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Swordfish, South West Pacific: All areas, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Turbot Scophthalmus maximus Morocco Fishery countries: Morocco	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Turbot Psetta maxima Portugal Fishery countries: Portugal	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Turbot require fishmeal and fishoil from marine feed sources in their diet. Profile not yet complete. General Notes The environmental impacts are addressed to some degree by certification.
Species and Location Wedge sole Dicologlossa cuneata Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Western king prawn Penaeus latisulcatus Mozambique Fishery countries: Mozambique	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Organic King prawns (L. vannamei) from Ecuador and Honduras rely on traceable, responsible terrestrial feed ingredients. The marine component of the feed includes trimmings, although whole fish can also be used. The production of Organic King prawn does not allow the destruction of mangroves for pond construction, pond discharges are low and only minimal chemical treatments are used, if at all and all juveniles are hatchery based. Surrounding wild shrimp populations are also not impacted by disease or escapes from farms. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The government has adopted a farm-based approach to aquaculture regulations and licensing. References FishSource - shrimp, Ecuador Good Fish Guide - King prawn, South America; Pond, freshwater; EU Organic
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Criteria on responsible feed are lacking in the ASC Shrimp Standard and the GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture standard with currently no requirements for responsible ingredient sourcing, however updated standards are anticipated. The ASC and GGAP standards mitigate many areas of environmental concern in prawn farming, including freshwater depletion, habitat alteration, discharge of effluents, chemical usage, escapes and disease and parasite interactions. Disease outbreak and parasite interactions may occur but are thought to be at a farm level and do not threaten regional level operations. The risk of escapes have not been found to have established in the wild. Prawn farms rely on chemical usage and antibiotics are widely used. Within the ASC Shrimp Standard, there is strict regulation on the use of chemicals to mitigate their impact on the surrounding environment. Within the GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Standard, there is a veterinary health plan in place which monitors the chemical impacts on the surrounding environment and has specific criteria on when antibiotics can be used. General Notes The environmental impacts described are addressed to some degree by certification. The government has adopted a farm-based approach to aquaculture regulations and licensing. References FishSource - shrimp, Ecuador Good Fish Guide - King prawn, Global; Pond, freshwater; Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Good Fish Guide - King prawn, Global; Pond, freshwater; GLOBALG.A.P.
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in an AIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Fishmeal and fish oil from marine feed sources are used. The sustainability of feed inputs is unknown. Disease transfer between farmed and wild prawns is a concern but infrequent water exchange on whiteleg shrimp farms moderates the risk. Information on escapes is limited. Shrimp farmed in Ecuador are raised from hatchery-raised native broodstock, therefore lowering the risk to wild shrimp populations if interbreeding does occur, however, interbreeding may still result in reduced genetic fitness. Pollution from nutrients and organic matter, as well as chemical inputs, may affect local water quality. Impacts on water quality vary depending on farm practices including the frequency of waste discharge from ponds. General Notes The government has adopted a farm-based approach to aquaculture regulations and licensing. References FishSource - Shrimp, Ecuador Good Fish Guide - King prawn, South America: Ecuador, Honduras, Pond, semi-intensive Seafood Watch, March 2021, Whiteleg shrimp, Ecuador, Semi-intensive Ponds
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Litopeneaus vannamei Venezuela Fishery countries: Venezuela	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Criteria on responsible feed are lacking in the GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture standard with currently no requirements for responsible ingredient sourcing, however updated standards are anticipated. The GGAP standard mitigate many areas of environmental concern in prawn farming, including freshwater depletion, habitat alteration, discharge of effluents, chemical usage, escapes and disease and parasite interactions. Disease outbreak and parasite interactions may occur but are thought to be at a farm level and do not threaten regional level operations. The risk of escapes have not been found to have established in the wild. Prawn farms rely on chemical usage and antibiotics are widely used. Within the GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Standard, there is a veterinary health plan in place which monitors the chemical impacts on the surrounding environment and has specific criteria on when antibiotics can be used. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - King prawn, Global; Pond, freshwater; GLOBALG.A.P.
Species and Location Whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei Venezuela Fishery countries: Venezuela	Production Methods Farmed	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location White seabream Diplodus sargus Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus Spain Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Yellow goosefish Lophius litulon Western Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes Bottom trawls will impact the seafloor habitat. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Ivory Coast	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Senegal	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on ETP species. Bycatch is likely to be low and impacts on baitfish are thought likely to be low in this fishery. More information on the use of baitfish is needed to manage impacts on baitfish species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic, Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line), Hook & line (troll)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Best Choice 2 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes This method can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable and endangered species, including sharks, turtles and marine mammals. However, MSC-certified fleets are taking steps to reduce these impacts. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine Hook and line Longlines Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Purse seining is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, turtles and marine mammals. Longlining can have a bycatch of highly vulnerable species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds. Pole & line is a generally low-impact method. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic, Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line), Hook & line (troll) Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic, Hook & line (longline) Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles, sharks, and marine mammals with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin Tuna, Eastern Pacific, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Mexico, Panama, Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles, and marine mammals with this fishery, but some mitigation measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Eastern Pacific, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Mauritius	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Purse seining is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, rays, and turtles. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Purse seining is associated with bycatch of species such as sharks, rays, and turtles. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI) Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Avoid 5 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes Longlines present a hazard to ETP species including sharks, turtles and sea birds. Bycatch in this fishery includes billfishes, sharks and rays. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean, Hook & line (longline) Seafood Watch - March 2021, Tunas and large pelagics, Indian Ocean, Hand-operated pole-and-lines, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines, Trolling lines, Floating object purse seine (FAD), Longlines (unspecified), Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean - WCPFC Fishery countries: Papua New Guinea	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles, and marine mammals with this fishery, but some mitigation measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Philippines	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement Good Fish Guide Think 3 Good Fish Guide Best Choice 1 Best Choice 2 Think 3 Think 4 Improver 5 Avoid 5
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles, and marine mammals with this fishery, but some mitigation measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)