Blue mussel

Mytilus edulis

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Overview

Sustainability of mussels varies. Farmed mussels are a Best Choice and a low-impact method of producing shellfish. Shellfish can filter all the food they need out of the surrounding water as it flows past, and do not require any additional foods.

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2
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Farmed

Location: Europe: UK and Ireland (Republic of), All areas

Method: Culture, suspension

Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

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Farmed

Location: Europe: UK and Ireland (Republic of), All areas

Method: Culture, suspension

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Northern Ireland (benthic cultivated)

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Dredge

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Dorset (Poole Harbour)

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

Method: Dredge

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Under review

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