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\n [:en]European Hake[:mt]Merluzz[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: Fishing methods include longlining and bottom trawling. Gillnet fishing is used in seas with rough seabed topography. In Malta it is usually caught by bottom trawling. It is stipulated by law that hake less than 20cm long should not be caught in order to safeguard continuation of species. Interesting Fact: Hake […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en]Chub Mackerel[:mt]Kavall[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: Mid-water trawlers are used to catch this pelagic fish. It can also be caught using trap nets, and gill nets. Availability: It is usually available during the summer months Interesting Facts: Mainly diurnal, Kavall feed on zooplankton and small fish. They are abundant in cold and temperate shelf areas and form […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en]Atlantic Horse Mackerel[:mt]Sawrell[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: Mackerel is usually caught by trawling and Seine Fishing. In Malta, they are caught using a method locally known as Lampara In English it goes by many other names including common Scad, Atlantic horse Mackerel, European Horse Mackerel, and Saurel which is similar to its Maltese name Sawrell. This fish can […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en]Amberjack[:mt]A\u010b\u010bol[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: In Malta, Amberjack are caught using the trolling lines, gill nets and trammel nets Availability: It is usually available during the summer months Interesting fact: Greater amberjacks, Seriola dumerili, are the largest of the jacks. They usually have dark stripes extending from their nose to in front of their dorsal fins. […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en] Ray[:mt]Raja [:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The species is occasionally caught by fixed gears also (nets, hooks). Interesting Facts: Young Raja, or Brown Rays, tends to follow large objects, such as their mother. Eggs are oblong capsules with stiff pointed horns at the corners deposited in sandy or muddy flats. Source: fish4tomorrow & DFA<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en]European Seabass[:mt]Spnott[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: Most seabass found in shops and restaurants is farmed seabass. Recreational fishermen can occasionally catch it using small nets around the coast. Availability: since it is farmed, seabass is available all year round Interesting Facts Seabass is a delicacy in Greek cuisine, and it is considered lucky to catch one in […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en]Gilthead Seabream[:mt]Awrat[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: This species is successfully farmed in the Mediterranean Sea. Wild Species are caught with line gear, trammel nets and bottom trawls. In aquaculture (farming) they are harvested in open sea pens, lagoons and land based farms. Most Gilthead seabream consumed in Malta comes from local aquaculture operations. Availability: When fished, it […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n [:en]Saddled Seabream[:mt]Ka\u0127li[:]<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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How it is caught: Purse seining is used to capture Saddled Seabream. It is mainly caught commercially however it can also be used as bait for larger game fish. In Malta it is commonly caught by trammel nets Interesting Fact: it is characteristically recognized by the black spot just before the tail. It is an […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","max_pages":1}