Hake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under Review | Cape capensis, stockfish, cape whiting | Merluccius capensis | Wild | Bottom longline, Handline | South Africa |
| Not Recommended | Cape capensis, stockfish, cape whiting | Merluccius capensis, M. paradoxus | Wild | Bottom trawl | South Africa |
| Not Recommended | Silver, red and offshore hake | Merluccius spp. | Wild | Bottom trawl | Atlantic US |
