Red mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Also known as: Striped mullet
Overview
The sustainability of red mullet varies, the Best Choice option is mullet caught by demersal seine from the English Channel and North Sea, other capture methods from this area are OK. Red mullet from the West of Scotland is a Fish to Avoid, so check the label to find out where it was caught. Red mullet can be found in UK supermarkets as fresh fillets and is also available at fishmongers and in seafood restaurants.
Ratings
Showing 7 results for Red mullet
Best Choice
Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
Wild-caught
Location: North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area)
Management area: All areas
Method: Net (demersal seine)
More infoOK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Wild-caught
Location: North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area)
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoWild-caught
Location: North Sea, Eastern English Channel and Skagerrak and Kattegat (Northern Area)
Management area: All areas
Method: Net (gill or fixed)
More infoAvoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
Wild-caught
Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoWild-caught
Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)
Management area: Cornwall
Method: Net (gill or fixed)
More infoWild-caught
Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)
Management area: Cornwall
Method: Bottom trawl (beam)
More infoWild-caught
Location: West of Scotland, Bay of Biscay, southern Celtic Seas, Atlantic Iberian Waters (Western Area)
Management area: Cornwall
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoUnder review
Under review
These ratings are currently being reviewed.
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