Is Cornish Hake Sustainable?

This Cornish hake fishery in Newlyn was the first hake fishery in the UK to receive MSC certification – proving that they are a sustainable and well-managed fishery – and are true champions of seafood sustainability.

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Is Cornish fish sustainable?

The Cornish Fishing Industry is very well managed, highly regulated and more sustainable than ever before. We are also blessed with the fact that a huge range of different species are landed around our coasts every day, with up to 50 different species.

Is hake fish sustainable?

Hake carrying the blue MSC label is certified sustainable. MSC labelled hake comes from a fishery that has been independently assessed to the MSC Fisheries Standard.

What is Cornish hake?

Hake is a long silver-scaled fish caught off the deep waters of the Cornish coast. The creamy flesh suits many types of recipes and preparation. Available throughout the year but be aware that this fish is caught by static nets that can only be fished during neap tides.

Is hake sustainable Ireland?

It is particularly popular fresh and caught locally. The European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) is divided into two stocks in the North East Atlantic – a northern and a southern one. The northern stock has recovered very well due to good management measures since 2001 and the fishery is considered sustainable.

Where is hake caught UK?

Hake are round fish caught via static net in Cornwall, or demersal trawled in Scottish waters. MSC Hake is available and the fish is most abundant in the months from March to October. The yield of a Hake can be approximately 50%.

What seafood is Cornwall known for?

Although there is always room for debate, many locals argue that Cornish shellfish are among the planet’s best. With its unique combination of water, sand and rocks, Cornwall is home to brown crab, lobster and spider crabs. It is also well-known for bivalves like mussels and oysters.

Which fish is most sustainable?

Top 10 Sustainable Fish to Eat

• Haddock (wild-caught from the north-east Arctic, Iceland, the North Sea, Irish Sea)
• European hake (wild-caught)
• Pacific salmon (wild-caught in Alaska)
• Pacific oyster (farmed or wild-caught in the UK (Cornwall))
• Pacific sablefish (wild-caught in Alaska)
• Atlantic herring (wild-caught)

What is the most sustainable fish UK?

Mackerel is such a fantastic UK fish and when it’s ‘handline-caught’, it’s at its most sustainable. This fishing method is low impact, primarily used by small, under 10 metre boats; it doesn’t impact the seabed nor is there a significant problem with bycatch.

How do I know if my fish is sustainably caught?

How to Tell If You’re Buying Sustainable, Ethically Produced Seafood

• Check For Certifications. Certifications such as the Marine Stewardship Council are hard to earn and therefore trusted.
• Look Up The Company.
• Know Where The Fish Is From.
• Look At The Nutrition Facts.

Is hake UK sustainable?

Research by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations found hake to be the UK’s most sustainable fish.

Is hake farmed?

These include farmed shellfish and molluscs, and capture fisheries such as sardines, mackerel and herring. Other capture fish choices with relatively low impact are whitefish like pollock, hake and the cod family. Farmed salmon also performed well.
Yet Another Good Reason To Eat South African Hake.

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Is hake an expensive fish?

Good fish – too expensive to buy often.
I smoke it and use it in a kedgeree, or in an southern indian curry. You could also do a moqueca (although it is not an authentic fish for that dish). Hake is not particularly cheap.

Which is better hake or haddock?

Hake is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s haddock”, but really it’s just lesser known, not lesser in quality. Hake belongs to the cod family, but is more delicate in texture than both cod or haddock. Beyond taste (mild, flaky and tender), there are many reasons to love hake.

What fish is good for the environment?

Eco-friendly best choices

• Abalone (farmed – closed containment) Compare all Abalone.
• Alaska cod (longline, pot, jig) Compare all Cod.
• Albacore (U.S., Canada) Compare all Tuna.
• Arctic char (farmed)
• Atka mackerel (US – Alaska)
• Atlantic calico scallops.
• Atlantic croaker (beach seine)
• Barramundi (Farmed – U.S.)

Is hake a shark meat?

The bulk of your “fish & chips” is shark. Also known as flake, hake or simply “fish/fish of the day.”

Who eats hake?

“You have to catch volume if you’re only getting six, seven, or eight cents per pound of fish,” he said. Hake is a popular seafood in Eastern Europe, China and South Africa, but not in B.C., where it is harvested. “There’s just no demand for it locally,” said Turris.

What is another name for hake?

whiting
–Merluccius bilinearis from the western North Atlantic, where it is called hake or whiting.

Is hake a predator fish?

An undiscerning predator, hake feed on prey found near or on the bottom of the sea.

What fish is common in Cornwall?

Species

• ARCTIC CHAR. Arctic Char. (Salvelinus alpinus)
• BRILL. Brill. Brill, Scophthalmus rhombus, is a species of flatfish in the turbot family (Scophthalmidae) of the order Pleuronectiformes.
• COD. Cod.
• COLEY. Coley.
• CUTTLEFISH. Cuttlefish.
• DABS. Dabs.
• DOVER SOLE. Dover Sole.
• FLOUNDER. Flounder.

What is Cornish cod?

The ‘classic’ looking fish with a silky olive green skin and large white flaky texture, Cod needs no introduction in the English market! Cornish Cod stocks are in much better shape compared with other sea areas surrounding our country. Available all year round; fillets ranges in size from 300g to 3kg.