Tilefish 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 | Blue tilefish | Caulolatilus microps | Wild | Bottom longline, Handline | Gulf of Mexico, US Atlantic; Southern Stock |
| Not Recommended | Golden tilefish | Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps | Wild | Bottom longline, Handline | Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico |
