Warty venus
Venus verrucosa
Origin
Atlantic Ocean, northeast (FAO 27)
Farming- / Catch method
Hand dredges
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Warty venus
Quality mark Cultivation
/Keurmerk Wild
Green
Second choice
Avoid
Welzijn
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General
Shellfish
The term shellfish covers several species of bivalve molluscs, sea snails and other shelled animals. Examples include scallops, mussels, razor clams, oysters, cockles and whelks. Shellfish live partly in or on the seabed and occur worldwide. They filter the water and extract the nutrients they need. Eggs and reproductive cells are released into the water and fertilisation takes place externally. Most species are hermaphroditic and can produce both eggs and sperm during their lives. Shellfish occur in many different shapes and sizes. This diversity is still the subject of scientific discussion.
Warty venus
The warty venus is often traded as ‘praire’ in France. It has an oval, bulk shell with very deep ridges. The shell can reach a diameter of 3-7 centimeters. This saltwater clam occurs on rocky bottoms along the European and southern African coasts. They can reach the age of 15 years, which is remarkeble for shellfish, and start spawning between 2 and 3 years. This shellfish is a true delicacy and can be often found in pasta vongole or fruit des mer.
Warty venus
Venus verrucosa
Origin
Atlantic Ocean, northeast (FAO 27)
Farming- / Catch method
Mechanic dredges
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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.