Seafood Results
Anchovy
Ocean Wise
Eco-Certification:
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Cantabrian Sea Purse Seine Anchovy Fishery
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines
Location
FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)
Eco-Certification
Cantabrian Sea Purse Seine Anchovy Fishery
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was benchmarked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Spain - Mediterranean Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Abundance: Abundance is uncertain in many regions, with some populations depleted and/or harvested above sustainable levels. In addition, population abundance relative to conservation goals is largely unknown.
Bycatch: Harvest impacts numerous fish species (e.g. mackerels, horse mackerels, Spanish sardine, and sprat) and sometimes catch threatened and endangered dolphins.
Management: Very few management measures have been implemented, though some countries have implemented measures such as minimum size limits, fishing effort restrictions, and gear restrictions. There is also only limited monitoring of bycatch species, including marine mammals. Overall, measures to date have been unable to rebuild populations with low abundances or adequately control fishing levels.
Habitat: This species is important prey in pelagic food webs, there are concerns about the effects of these fisheries on the food web and overall ecosystem.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Ligurian Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Abundance: Abundance is uncertain in many regions, with some populations depleted and/or harvested above sustainable levels. In addition, population abundance relative to conservation goals is largely unknown.
Bycatch: Harvest impacts numerous fish species (e.g. mackerels, horse mackerels, Spanish sardine, and sprat) and sometimes catch threatened and endangered dolphins.
Management: Very few management measures have been implemented, though some countries have implemented measures such as minimum size limits, fishing effort restrictions, and gear restrictions. There is also only limited monitoring of bycatch species, including marine mammals. Overall, measures to date have been unable to rebuild populations with low abundances or adequately control fishing levels.
Habitat: This species is important prey in pelagic food webs, there are concerns about the effects of these fisheries on the food web and overall ecosystem.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Alboran Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Aegean Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Spain - Mediterranean Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Strait of Sicily
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Ligurian Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Abundance: Abundance is uncertain in many regions, with some populations depleted and/or harvested above sustainable levels. In addition, population abundance relative to conservation goals is largely unknown.
Bycatch: Harvest impacts numerous fish species (e.g. mackerels, horse mackerels, Spanish sardine, and sprat) and sometimes catch threatened and endangered dolphins.
Management: Very few management measures have been implemented, though some countries have implemented measures such as minimum size limits, fishing effort restrictions, and gear restrictions. There is also only limited monitoring of bycatch species, including marine mammals. Overall, measures to date have been unable to rebuild populations with low abundances or adequately control fishing levels.
Habitat: This species is important prey in pelagic food webs, there are concerns about the effects of these fisheries on the food web and overall ecosystem.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Ionian Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Abundance: Abundance is uncertain in many regions, with some populations depleted and/or harvested above sustainable levels. In addition, population abundance relative to conservation goals is largely unknown.
Bycatch: Harvest impacts numerous fish species (e.g. mackerels, horse mackerels, Spanish sardine, and sprat) and sometimes catch threatened and endangered dolphins.
Management: Very few management measures have been implemented, though some countries have implemented measures such as minimum size limits, fishing effort restrictions, and gear restrictions. There is also only limited monitoring of bycatch species, including marine mammals. Overall, measures to date have been unable to rebuild populations with low abundances or adequately control fishing levels.
Habitat: This species is important prey in pelagic food webs, there are concerns about the effects of these fisheries on the food web and overall ecosystem.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Strait of Sicily
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Aegean Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Gulf of Lion
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Abundance: Abundance is uncertain in many regions, with some populations depleted and/or harvested above sustainable levels. In addition, population abundance relative to conservation goals is largely unknown.
Bycatch: Harvest impacts numerous fish species (e.g. mackerels, horse mackerels, Spanish sardine, and sprat) and sometimes catch threatened and endangered dolphins.
Management: Very few management measures have been implemented, though some countries have implemented measures such as minimum size limits, fishing effort restrictions, and gear restrictions. There is also only limited monitoring of bycatch species, including marine mammals. Overall, measures to date have been unable to rebuild populations with low abundances or adequately control fishing levels.
Habitat: This species is important prey in pelagic food webs, there are concerns about the effects of these fisheries on the food web and overall ecosystem.
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Adriatic Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Adriatic Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Ionian Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Alboran Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Gulf of Lion
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Abundance: Abundance is uncertain in many regions, with some populations depleted and/or harvested above sustainable levels. In addition, population abundance relative to conservation goals is largely unknown.
Bycatch: Harvest impacts numerous fish species (e.g. mackerels, horse mackerels, Spanish sardine, and sprat) and sometimes catch threatened and endangered dolphins.
Management: Very few management measures have been implemented, though some countries have implemented measures such as minimum size limits, fishing effort restrictions, and gear restrictions. There is also only limited monitoring of bycatch species, including marine mammals. Overall, measures to date have been unable to rebuild populations with low abundances or adequately control fishing levels.
Habitat: This species is important prey in pelagic food webs, there are concerns about the effects of these fisheries on the food web and overall ecosystem.
Learn more about harvest methods
Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Purse Seines (Free School / Non-FAD / FSC / Non-Associated)
Location
Black Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
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Not Recommended
Variety
Anchovy, European
Engraulis encrasicolus
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
Black Sea
Overall Rating
Market Names
Anchovy
Not Recommended
Eco-Certification:
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Argentine Anchovy (Engraulis anchoita), Bonaerense Stock, Semi-Pelagic Mid-Water Trawl Fishery
Variety
Anchovy, Argentine
Engraulis anchoita
Method
Wild
Trawls (Midwater / Pelagic)
Location
FAO Area 41 (Atlantic, Southwest)
Eco-Certification
Argentine Anchovy (Engraulis anchoita), Bonaerense Stock, Semi-Pelagic Mid-Water Trawl Fishery
Market Names
Anchovy
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was benchmarked to Ocean Wise. This fishery does not meet conservation standards to become OWS recommended. This certification has an open condition regarding endangered, threatened and/or protected (ETP) species.