Jade Perch
Origin
Europe, inland waters
Farming- / Catch method
Recirculation system (aquaculture)
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Jade Perch
Quality mark Cultivation
/Keurmerk Wild
Green
Second choice
Avoid
Welzijn
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Perchids
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.
Jade Perch
Jade perch, also known as barcoo grunter, is freshwater fish native to Australia. It is an omnivorous species, which means it can eat both plant-based and animal-based feed. This forms an advantage for the farming of this species, as it does not require any input of fish, fish meal or fish oil. This species is already farmed in Australia but has recently also been farmed in Belgium.
ASC label
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
MSC label
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
Good fish
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
Second choice
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Avoid
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
Welfare
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
GlobalG.A.P.
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
Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.