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Shellfish

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 whelk is a large, edible sea snail. This species is very common in the North Atlantic Ocean, some Arctic islands and North America. This species is particularly common along the coasts of north-western Europe. Empty egg capsules of whelks are often found washed up on beaches. The whelk lives at depths up to 100 m. They are scavengers and have a carnivorous diet. Whelk is a true delicacy in Normandy and Britanny. The whelks are cooked and used in a starter with mayonaise. It is also a frequently used seafood in fruit des mer.

Whelk

Buccinum undatum

Origin

Atlantic Ocean, northeast (FAO 27)

Farming- / Catch method

Pots and traps

Minder tonen Toon beoordeling

Fish stocks and fishing pressure

Ecosystem effects

Fishery management

Final assessment

Explanation assessment

The status of the whelk stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. is currently unknown. This species seems to be sensitive to overfishingOverfishing:
There is so much fish caught that the size of the stock has diminished so far that it can no longer produce a maximum sustainable yield. The size of the fish populations is insufficient to reproduce in the long term. .

Fishing with potspots:
A fishing method in which traps made of chicken wire are baited (fresh or salted fish) which are then placed on the seabed. Species caught this way include crab, lobster, whelk, langoustine and octopus. and trapsTraps:
Traps are a kind of cages made of, for example, chicken wire that lie on the bottom of the sea. At the front is a net with large holes, which prevents species such as seals and waterfowl from swimming into the cage. is unlikely to have a significant impact on the ecosystem. This fishery may have a negative impact on sensitive habitats on a small scale.

There is no specific managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. for whelk. Although some management measuresManagement measures:
For fisheries, management measures can affect the amount of fish that can be caught, the type of gear that can be used and where fishing is and is not allowed. are being taken by several countries, it is difficult to evaluate whether they are actually effective. Management of this species is partially effective.

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