Common Bream
Skagerrak, Kattegat, Sound, Belt, Baltic Sea (FAO 27)
Anchored gillnets, Fykes
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The common bream is a native freshwater fish in the Netherlands that is very popular in sport fishing. A few professional inland fishermen also fish for bream, mainly in the IJsselmeer. The common bream is a tall, laterally flattened fish that belongs to the carp family. Its head is relatively small with a downwards pointing mouth. Juveniles have silver flanks, older bream have a dark grey to dark brown colour and can reach a length of over 80 cm. The common bream mainly feeds off the bottom, stirring up sediment, which made it an undesirable fish for a long time, as it would make the water turbid.
Skagerrak, Kattegat, Sound, Belt, Baltic Sea (FAO 27)
Anchored gillnets, Fykes
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.