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    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Basse Normandy Granville Bay whelk

    Variety

    Whelk

    Buccinum undatum

    Method

    Pots

    Location

    FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Basse Normandy Granville Bay whelk

    Market Names

    Common whelk, Waved whelk, Waved buccine, European waved whelk, Edible whelk, Common northern whelk, Common Northern Buccinum, Buckie

    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. 

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