Southern Blue Whiting

micromesistius australis

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Southern blue whiting have a delicate white flesh that flakes easily and a low oil content. Wild caught southern blue whiting are a deep water fish, caught between August and October. All Sealord southern blue whiting are from sustainable and well managed fisheries.

Formats

Whole, Dressed

Profile

Average length
40-50cm, 15.7-19.7 inches

 

Average weight
04-0.6 kg, 0.9-1.3 lbs

 

Availability
August to October

Catch Area

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