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Jumbo Squid

© Scandanavian Fishing Yearbook/www.scandfish.com
SEAFOODRATINGMARKET NAMESWHERE CAUGHTHOW CAUGHT
Argentine Shortfin Squid Good Alternative: These are good alternatives to the best choices column. There are some concerns with how they are fished or farmed – or with the health of their habitats due to other human impacts. Calamari, International Squid Imported Wild-caught
Japanese Flying Squid Good Alternative: These are good alternatives to the best choices column. There are some concerns with how they are fished or farmed – or with the health of their habitats due to other human impacts. Calamari, International Squid Imported Wild-caught
Jumbo Squid Good Alternative: These are good alternatives to the best choices column. There are some concerns with how they are fished or farmed – or with the health of their habitats due to other human impacts. Calamar Gigante, Giant Squid, Humboldt Squid, Jibia Gigante Gulf of California Wild-caught
Longfin Squid Best Choice: These fish are abundant, well managed and fished or farmed in environmentally friendly ways. Common Squid, Boned Squid U.S. Atlantic Trawl
Market Squid Good Alternative: These are good alternatives to the best choices column. There are some concerns with how they are fished or farmed – or with the health of their habitats due to other human impacts. Calamari, Opalescent Squid California Purse Seine
Shortfin Squid Good Alternative: These are good alternatives to the best choices column. There are some concerns with how they are fished or farmed – or with the health of their habitats due to other human impacts. Summer Squid U.S. Atlantic Trawl


Jumbo Squid

Jumbo squid grow quickly and reproduce at a young age, making them highly resilient to fishing pressure. However, little is known about overall population size, making these squid a "Good Alternative."

Consumer Note

This is the largest squid caught by any commercial fishery. It can weigh up to 100 pounds and measure as long as 7 feet - not including its tentacles.

Summary

Like other cephalopods, jumbo squid are fast-growing and reproduce at an early age - traits that can help them withstand heavy fishing.

When jumbo squid are caught one at a time by hook and line, habitat and bycatch concerns are negligible. However, little is known about the overall size of these squid populations and that makes it difficult to effectively manage and regulate the fishery.

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