Marlin
Pacific Ocean, central east (FAO 77)
Deelgebieden: Pacific Ocean, north-east
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Mackerel-like (Scrombodei) from a subspecies of the Perciformes, the biggest order of fish. Mackerel (Atlantic-, horse mackerel etc), tuna, swordfish and barracudas all fall among the mackerel-like fish. Globally it is a very popular fish and forms an important source of food and income for many people. Mackerel are pelagic fish that live in large schools. While swimming in large schools, mackerel-like fish confuse their predators with the silver-like brilliance from their scales. Island mackerel is the smallest with 2o cm, the largest is the bluefin tuna that can reach a size of over 5 meters.
There are several species of marlin, which all belong to the sailfish family. The largest species can reach up to 5 m in length and can weigh up to more than 800 kilograms. These species have elongated bodies with a large dorsal fin, which is shaped like a crescent moon, and a spear-like snout. Marlins are fast hunters and can reach swimming speeds of up to 90 km/hr. Marlins ca be found in sub-tropical waters in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans at depths of up to 915 metres.
Pacific Ocean, central east (FAO 77)
Deelgebieden: Pacific Ocean, north-east
Handlines and pole-lines
Atlantic Ocean, south-east (FAO 47)
Deelgebieden: Atlantic Ocean
Purse seines
Atlantic Ocean, south-east (FAO 47)
Deelgebieden: Atlantic Ocean, north-west
Pelagic longlines
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.