Mussels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Wise | Bay mussel | Mytilus trossulus | Farmed | Off-bottom culture | British Columbia |
| Ocean Wise | Blue mussel | Mytilus edulis | Farmed | Off-bottom culture | Worldwide |
| Ocean Wise | Green mussel | Perna canaliculus | Farmed | Off-bottom culture | New Zealand |
| Ocean Wise | Mediterranean mussel | Mytilus galloprovincialis | Farmed | Off-bottom culture | Worldwide |
| Ocean Wise | Mussels (various) | Mytilus spp., Perna spp. | Farmed | Off-bottom culture | Worldwide |
| Not Recommended | Mussels (various) | Various species | Wild | Dredge | Worldwide |
