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Seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

Also known as: Bass

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

Overview

Seabass sustainability varies according to whether it is farmed or wild-caught, as well as its origin and fishing method. Best Choice options include ASC- or GLOBALG.A.P.-certified farmed seabass, wild-caught bass from around the UK (excluding gillnet-caught fish), and bass from the Bay of Biscay (excluding gillnets or pelagic trawls). Other farmed and wild-caught sources are OK but need improvement. Avoid wild bass from the West of Scotland. Seabass is widely available in UK supermarkets, fishmongers, and restaurants, typically sold whole, as fillets, or in prepared products.

Ratings

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea (Central and South), Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea

Management area: Targeted fishery

Method: Hook & line (handline)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Bay of Biscay (North and Central)

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (longline)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Bay of Biscay (North and Central)

Management area: All areas

Method: Hook & line (handline)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: Bay of Biscay (North and Central)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (demersal seine)

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Wild-caught

Location: Bay of Biscay (North and Central)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea (Central and South), Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea

Management area: Bycatch fishery

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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2

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea (Central and South), Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea

Management area: Bycatch fishery

Method: Net (demersal seine)

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2

Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.

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Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Bay of Biscay (North and Central)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (pelagic trawl)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: Bay of Biscay (North and Central)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea (Central and South), Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea

Management area: Bycatch fishery

Method: Net (gill or fixed)

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3

Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

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Farmed

Location: Global: European Union and Turkey, All areas

Method: Open net pen, marine

Certification: Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 3*, Global Seafood Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (GAA BAP) 4*

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland, West of Ireland, eastern part of southwest of Ireland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter), Hook & line (pole & line), Net (demersal seine), Net (gill or fixed)

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Under review

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