Brill

Scophthalmus rhombus

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Overview

Brill caught by otter trawl is a Best Choice. Gillnet and beam-trawl caught brill is OK but needs improvement. Brill may be available in UK supermarkets but may be more commonly found in fishmongers and served in seafood restaurants.

Ratings

Best choice Fish to avoid

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel

Management area: Cornwall IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel

Management area: Cornwall IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel

Management area: Cornwall IFCA District (0-6nm)

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Avoid

Rated 5

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review

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