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Ling

Ling, or common ling, is a species of the cod family and can be found in the north-western and north-eastern Atlantic Ocean. This species can be found at depths between 100 and 1000 m, but often swims no deeper than 300 metres. The ling is an elongated fish that can weigh up to 45 kg, can reach lengths of 1 – 2 m, and that can live up to 25 years of age.  

 

Ling

Molva molva
Origin

Iceland grounds (FAO 27)

Farming- / Catch method

Gillnets, Danish seine, Bottom trawls, Pelagic longlines, Handlines and pole lines (mechanised)

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Ling

Molva molva
Origin

Atlantic Ocean, northeast (FAO 27)

Farming- / Catch method

Anchored gillnets, Demersal longlines

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Fish stocks and fishing pressure
Ecosystem effects
Fishery management
Final assessment
Explanation assessment

The ling stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. 
appears to be stable at a sustainableSustainable:
Meeting the needs of current generations without compromising opportunities for future generations. This also allows future generations to benefit from the same needs.
level. However, this does fluctuate by fishing area, which may mean that the ling stock may be in long-term trouble.

DemersalDemersal longline:
A fishing method whereby an anchored long main line (40-100 km long) is expanded, with attached transverse lines with hooks with bait.  
longlines and anchoredanchored gillnets:
A fishing technique whereby passing fish become tangled up in a net with their gills (also known as a gillnet), which is vertically standing on the bottom.
gillnets come into limited contact with the bottom and are unlikely to cause significant damage to the benthic ecosystem. However, these fisheries do involve bycatchBycatch:
Species caught next to species targeted for fishery. By-catches can consist of non-commercial species and species that are too small, and can be kept (this part is sometimes called by-product) or thrown back into the sea (discards). 
of other species, including endangered and protectedProtected species:
Many marine species are protected from deliberate or intentional disturbance, capture, injury and killing, and in some cases possession or sale. Species are often protected if they play an important role in the ecosystem or are sensitive to fishing. These marine species are protected regardless of whether they are inside or outside marine protected areas.
species.

The ling fishery is regulated through catch limitsCatch limits:
The maximum amount of fish of a species caught per country, per year. 
. These are not consistent with scientific advice, meaning that catches regularly exceed scientific advice. The managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured.
of this species is considered partially effective.

Ling

Molva molva
Origin

Atlantic Ocean, northeast (FAO 27)

Farming- / Catch method

Bottom trawls

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Fish stocks and fishing pressure
Ecosystem effects
Fishery management
Final assessment
Explanation assessment

The ling stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. 
appears to be stable at a sustainableSustainable:
Meeting the needs of current generations without compromising opportunities for future generations. This also allows future generations to benefit from the same needs.
level. However, this does fluctuate by fishing area, which may mean that the ling stock may be in long-term trouble.

Although it is unknown what impact this bottomBottom trawls:
A fishing technique in which cone-shaped nets terminating in a codend are dragged through the water column or along the bottom.
trawl fishery has on endangered and protectedProtected species:
Many marine species are protected from deliberate or intentional disturbance, capture, injury and killing, and in some cases possession or sale. Species are often protected if they play an important role in the ecosystem or are sensitive to fishing. These marine species are protected regardless of whether they are inside or outside marine protected areas.
species, it appears to play a major role. Demersal fisheries often have a high number of discardsDiscards:
Unwanted by-catch, which is thrown back because there is no quota, the market price is too low, or the fish is below the legal minimum landing size. Discards can be alive or dead.
due to catches of unwanted or undersizedUndersized fish:
Fish smaller than a prescribed minimum size. These sizes are determined per species and per country. For Europe, a minimum landing size applies to all EU Member States. 
species. In addition, this fishing method is in contact with the bottom, which can disturb sensitive benthic species and habitats.

The ling fishery is regulated through catch limitsCatch limits:
The maximum amount of fish of a species caught per country, per year. 
. These are not consistent with scientific advice, meaning that catches regularly exceed scientific advice. The managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured.
of this species is considered partially effective.

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.

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