Black scabbardfish
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: Rockall, north-western coast of Scotland and Northern Ireland
Bottom otter trawl
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Perchids (Perciformes) is by far the largest family of fishes and comprise more than 41% of all vertebrate fish. Perchids occur in either fresh and saltwater areas all over the world. Well-known perchids are seabass, dorado, mahi-mahi and weever.
The black scabbardfish is a deep-sea species that lives at depths between 180-1700 m in the Atlantic Ocean. Its body is black, extremely elongated, and flattened and can reach up to 110 cm in length. This fish even has a mouth full of very sharp teeth. During the day, the black scabbardfish can be found near the seabed and moves upward at night to feed on crustaceans, cephalopods (squids and octopuses), and other small fish.
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: Rockall, north-western coast of Scotland and Northern Ireland
Bottom otter trawl
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: portuguese waters
Demersal longlines
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
GlobalG.A.P. certified farms are doing a step in the right direction in terms of sustainability. A few species with this label are getting a better score on the VISwijzer.
Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.