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CSHMAC Celtic Sea herring

MSC status

Certified as sustainable in March 2012

Summary

Species:  Herring (Clupea harengus)
Location:  North East Atlantic (Celtic Sea), FAO Statistical Area: 27, ICES Sub areas VIIa & Sub-areas VIIg,h,j & k
Fishing methods:  Pelagic pair trawl
Number of fisheries: 1

Fishery tonnage

7,900 tonnes in 2010

Commercial market

Mainstream continental markets of Germany, Poland, Lithuania & Russia. Products include graded frozen fillets, dressed herring, whole frozen product, pickled fillets in brine and ‘roll mop’ products.

Actual eligibility date

15 September 2011

 

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