Sandeels are small, bottom-dwelling fish, who are a primary food source for seabirds, marine mammals and other fish. Sandeels are primarily caught and used as fishmeal to feed higher-value fish like salmon. Trawling for sandeel destroys sensitive habitats such as sandbanks. This is the story of sandeel. Click on the infographic below to learn more.

TAC INFOGRAPHIC_Sandeel

Posted on: 28 November 2022

• Low impact fisheries
• Ocean use