Fish
Lesser Sandeel
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Lesser sandeel is the common English name for Ammodytes tobianus and the form named in British seabird and fishery debates. On a plate, expect whitebait-like eating: crisp, tiny, and best very fresh. Seasonal beach and boat fisheries may sell them locally. Do not expect year-round supermarket presence. Cook the day you buy.
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History
GB
Lesser sandeel entered English fishery writing as bait and minor food fish.
GB
Public campaigns linked lesser sandeel quotas to kittiwake and puffin food supply.