Eel seafood items
Ocean Wise’s recommendations are based on 4 criteria. An Ocean Wise recommended species is:
- Abundant and resilient to fishing pressures
- Well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research
- Harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species
- Harvested in ways that limit damage to marine or aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species.
To learn more please refer to our Ocean Wise Recommendation Policy.
| Status | Variety | Latin name | Wild/Farmed | Harvest method | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Recommended | American eel; unagi | Anguilla rostrata | Wild | Bottom trawl, Driftnet, Trap | US |
| Not Recommended | Freshwater eel, unagi | Anguilla japonica, A. anguilla, A. rostrata | Farmed | Open net pen, Pond | Asia |
