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Herring

Clupea harengus

Also known as: Sild

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Some sources of this species are more sustainable than others. View ratings.

Overview

Herring sustainability varies substantially, so check labels. North Sea drift-net or MSC-certified pelagic-trawl herring is Best Choice. Avoid herring from the Baltic Sea (West), Irish Sea (South) and southern UK. Herring is available in UK supermarkets, fishmongers and restaurants. It is most commonly sold as smoked herring (kippers), pickled or marinated products (such as rollmops), and canned products.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea Autumn Spawners: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: North Sea and eastern English Channel

Method: Net (drift)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea Autumn Spawners: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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3

Wild-caught

Location: Baltic Sea (Central) (Subdivisions 25-29 and 32) excluding Gulf of Riga

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl; purse seine)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea Autumn Spawners: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: North Sea and eastern English Channel

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea Autumn Spawners: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: North Sea and eastern English Channel

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea (North)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western Baltic Spring Spawners: Baltic Sea (West), Skagerrak and Kattegat (Subdivisions 20-24)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl; purse seine)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Western Baltic Spring Spawners: Baltic Sea (West), Skagerrak and Kattegat (Subdivisions 20-24)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea (South), Celtic Sea and southwest of Ireland

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (purse seine or ring)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea (South), Celtic Sea and southwest of Ireland

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Net (drift)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea (South), Celtic Sea and southwest of Ireland

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Hook & line (handline)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea (South), Celtic Sea and southwest of Ireland

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea Autumn Spawners: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: Skagerrak and Kattegat

Method: Net (pelagic trawl), Net (purse seine or ring)

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review
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