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GUIDE FOR THE SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION OF COMMERCIAL MARINE SPECIES IN ITALY

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90% of the planet's fish stocks are overexploited. To help support sustainable fishing, you can choose fish products which are caught locally, using low impact fishing gear. When possible, eat fish which has been caught in the permitted season, which is not below the minimum catch size and ordinances. Avoid purchasing vulnerable or endangered species.

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It is illegal to sell fish coming from recreational fishery. All small scale fishing tools, if used in a responsible way, have a low impact on the environment.

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The consumption of fish neonates (i.e., whitebait) is illegal, with the exception of specific ministerial authorizations delivered to some regions.

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2 cm / carapace

10-15 cm cloak

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115 cm

cm

30 cm 25 cm

9 cm

25 cm

450 gr

23 cm

30 cm

20 cm

20 cm 45 cm

20-25 cm cloak

Closed season from 01/01 to 31/01.

Closed season from 1/10 to 30/03.

40 cm
140 cm

60 cm

Fishing allowed from 30/09 to 31/12 to reduce the catch of juvenile bluefin tuna and amberjack.

9 cm / carapace

The capture and sale of mature females (provided with eggs) is not permitted.

5 cm without stings

A maximum of 50 sea urchins can be taken per day per person (in apnea). Closed season May/June.

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