Conger eel

Conger conger

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Overview

Conger eels are a Fish to Avoid. They have very low resilience to fishing and spawn only once, after which the females die. Therefore, many captured eels will be juveniles and not have had a chance to spawn.

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Best choice Fish to avoid

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4

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Avoid

Rated 5

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Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic

Management area: UK EEZ (except Cornwall)

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic

Management area: UK EEZ (except Cornwall)

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Wild-caught

Location: Northeast Atlantic

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

Method: Hook & line (longline), Hook & line (pole & line), Pot, trap or creel

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