Hairtail
General
Hairtail
The hairtail or largehead hairtail has an elongated, silver-coloured body that can reach lengths up to 2 meters. Its body extends into a very thin caudal fin. The hairtail occurs in the deeper parts of our coastal oceans, at depths of 100 – 350 meters. The hairtail feeds on other small fish, crustaceans and cephalopods (squids and octopuses).
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.