Squid and octopuses belong to the cephalopods (Cephalopoda). There are two different types of cephalopods: octopuses, with eight arms, and squid, with ten appendages. In the North Sea, cuttlefish and squid are particularly caught. Although squid are related to snails and shellfish, their way of life is more similar to that of fish. Many species of squid swim in dense schools and undertake extensive seasonal migrations. They lay eggs in the water column and hunt prey such as fish. They are themselves eaten by fish and marine mammals. Octopuses, on the other hand, live more on the seabed.
Also known as the Pharaoh cuttlefish, the Pharaoh cuttlefish is a species of cuttlefish in the genus Sepia (S. pharaonis). Alongside the common cuttlefish (S. officinalis), it is one of the two cuttlefish species that are commercially caught. This species is mainly caught in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
It is a relatively large cuttlefish and, like other cuttlefish, uses camouflage to both catch prey and avoid predators. It has specialised pigment cells and muscles that allow it to change its colours and patterns at will depending on its surroundings, enabling it to resemble rocks, coral or sand.
Pharaoh cuttlefish is mainly eaten in countries around the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, where it is often grilled, fried or used in stews and fish curries.
Pacific Ocean, central and North Western.
Deelgebieden: Indian Ocean
Bottom otter trawl, Midwater otter trawl, Pots and traps, Trammel nets, Handlines and pole-lines, Fykes
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
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This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
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There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
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