Sardine 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 | Japanese sardinella | Sardinella zunasi | Wild | Seine net | Northeast Pacific Ocean |
| Ocean Wise | Orangespot sardine | Sardinella brasiliensis | Wild | Seine net | Atlantic Ocean |
| Ocean Wise | Pacific sardine (Pacific pilchard) | Sardinops sagax | Wild | Seine net | Northeast Pacific Ocean |
| Ocean Wise | Spanish sardine | Sardinella aurita | Wild | Seine net | Atlantic Ocean |
| Not Recommended | European sardine, European pilchard | Sardina pilchardus | Wild | Bottom trawl, Purse seine | Mediterranean Sea |
