Sustainability
MSC Certified: New Zealand
IUCN Red List: Unclassified
Hake is fished by trawling and longlines. It is a highly commercialised fishery.
Merluccius Australis, or Southern Hake is a cold water fish and has an oily meat that is low in fat, making it a healthy choice. Hake has a moist white flesh with few bones and a fine texture.
Hake is most commonly found in the Southern Hemisphere and is a cold, deep water fish. It is mainly fished in New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
Common Names
Hake, Hake Australis Whiting (USA)
Sustainability
MSC Certified: New Zealand
IUCN Red List: Unclassified
Hake is fished by trawling and longlines. It is a highly commercialised fishery.