Seafood Results
Smelt
Ocean Wise
Variety
Smelt, Rainbow
Osmerus mordax
Method
Wild
Midwater trawls
Location
Canada - North America - Inland waters: Lake Erie
Overall Rating
Ocean Wise
Variety
Smelt, Surf
Hypomesus pretiosus
Method
Wild
Falling gear
Location
U.S. - California, Northeast Pacific Ocean
Overall Rating
Ocean Wise
Eco-Certification:
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Faroe Islands silver smelt
Variety
Argentine, greater
Argentina silus
Method
Wild
Bottom trawls
Location
FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)
Eco-Certification
Faroe Islands silver smelt
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 bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.
