Scallop
Atlantic Ocean, north-west (FAO 21)
Deelgebieden: US (east)
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Shellfish is a culinary term that is often used for several species of molluscs, gastropods, bivalves and arthropods. Some examples are the St. James shell, mussels, razor clams, oysters, cockles and whelks. Most shellfish live partly or fully buried into the seabed, mostly in sandy or gravelly bottoms. They feed by filtering nutrients out of the water. Seed and eggs are released into the water and fertilized externally. Most shellfish are hermaphroditic, they can be both male and female. There are many different shellfish species in the North Sea that are very much suitable for consumption. Fishing methods on shellfish include hand-picking, dredging or mechanic dredges (suckers).
The most well-known species of scallop is the great scallop (Pecten maximus), also known as the king scallop or the St. James shell. This is the largest European scallop and can reach maximum lengths of 17 centimetres. The scallops’ shell is either white, brown, or pink and can be found from Norway down to Portugal. Most scallops, which are sold in shops, are sold without the shell. These are often different species, such as the Atlantic deep-sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus), the Patagonian scallop (Zygochlamis patagonia) , or the Yesso scallop (Patinopecten vessoenis).
Atlantic Ocean, north-west (FAO 21)
Deelgebieden: US (east)
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Pacific Ocean, north-west (FAO 61)
Deelgebieden: China
Dredges
Atlantic Ocean, south-west (FAO 41)
Bottom otter trawl
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
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Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: Norwegian Sea
Diving, Handpicked
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: Atlantic Ocean, north-east
Diving, Handpicked
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: North Sea, north
Dredges
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.