Common periwinkle

Littorina littorea

Also known as: Winkle

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Overview

Most periwinkles form the UK are Fish to Avoid because there is not enough monitoring or regulation. Winkles from Northumberland are OK, but improvements are needed.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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4

Wild-caught

Location: Northumberland

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

Method: Hand-gathering (shore)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: UK (excluding Northumberland)

Management area: Jersey; South Wales; Cornwall, Devon & Severn, Southern and North Western IFCA Districts

Method: Hand-gathering (shore)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: UK (excluding Northumberland)

Management area: Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, North & West Wales, Isles of Scilly, southeast and eastern England

Method: Hand-gathering (shore)

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Under review

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