Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

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

Overview

Whiting sustainability varies. For the Best Choice, look for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-label. Fish to Avoid include whiting from the Irish Sea and southwest of the UK. Whiting is less common in supermarkets than cod or haddock, but you may find it at fishmongers or in some seafood products.

Ratings

Best choice Fish to avoid

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Best Choice

Rated 1-2

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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, English Channel (East)

Management area: Certified fleets only

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4

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Wild-caught

Location: West of Scotland

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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3

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Avoid

Rated 5

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Irish Sea

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (southern), English Channel (west)

Management area: Cornwall

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (southern), English Channel (west)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Celtic Seas (southern), English Channel (west)

Management area: All areas

Method: Net (demersal seine)

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5

Wild-caught

Location: Rockall

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Under review

Ratings that are Under Review

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