The sustainability of seafood can vary significantly depending on how and where it has been caught or farmed. Many single species are caught or farmed in different ways and by different methods. The range displayed here reflects Irish sourced seafood only and may differ from the sustainability range in the UK or other European countries.

To find out more on the sustainability of the species featured in our historical recipes click on 'sustainability info' (button to the right).

'Best choices' are rated 1 (dark green) and 2 (light green), 'Seafood to avoid' are rated 5 (red). Ratings 3 (yellow) and 4 (amber) mean 'Think' and 'Don't eat too often', as there might be better alternatives.

The question mark icon indicates that this particular seafood is under review or there are insufficient data to assess the sustainability of this seafood and it cannot be given a rating at this point in time.

We created each sustainability rating to our best knowledge and based on current information available. The template is modelled on the system developed by the Marine Conservation Society (UK) to help consumers and businesses choose the most sustainable seafood.