Other fisheries

In addition to our permanent partnerships, Fishes also works with the following MSC-certified fisheries.


Alaska Pollock

This delicious white fish is caught using sustainable methods in the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean in and around the Gulf of Alaska. Pollock fillet has a wonderful white colour and soft texture. Once caught, the pollock is carefully processed to fully preserve its unique taste and structure.

Type of fish

: Pollock

Latin name

: Theragra chalcogramma

MSC certified since

: April 2005

Fishing site

: Gulf of Alaska

Methods

: Trawl

Season

Fishes products

: Fresh, smoked, canned and salads




North Sea Mackerel

This flavourful mackerel comes from a sustainable fishery operating off the coast of Great Britain. The mackerel is caught using the mid-water trawl and ‘purse-seine’ methods. Once caught the mackerel is carefully processed.

Type of fish

: Mackerel

Latin name

: Scomber scombrus

MSC certified since

: July 2009

Fishing site

: North Sea

Methods

: Purse Seine and Palagic Trawl

Season

Fishes products

: Fresh, smoked, canned and salads




North Sea Herring

This savoury wild herring is caught in the North Sea. After the traditional spring catch, the herring is carefully processed according to traditional methods, so that the unique taste and texture are fully preserved.

Type of fish

: Herring

Latin name

: Clupea harengus

MSC certified since

: July 2008

Fishing site

: North Sea up to the coast of Norway

Methods

: Mid Water Trawl

Season 

: May and june

Fishes products

: Fresh, smoked, conserves and salads




Brittany Sardines

These superb sardines are caught during the months of August to December off the southern coast of Brittany, or Bretagne. The sustainable catch is conducted at night time using the traditional ‘bolinche’ method, from authentic French fishing boats. Immediately after the catch the sardines are canned fresh, so that their unique flavour and structure remain entirely intact. A small portion of the catch is traded fresh on the market. Delicious on the barbecue!

Type of fish

: Sardines

Latin name

: Sardina pilchardus

MSC certified since

: July 2010

Fishing site

: Off the Brittany coast of France

Methods

: Purse Seine

Season

: July to november

Fishes products

: Fresh and conserves