Fish of Mauritania
Explore Mauritanian seafood sourcing with the species, processor and destination requirements defined for each order.
From regional fisheries to a specific shipment
A country's fisheries profile does not establish the quality or availability of a supplier's lot. Start with the scientific species name, catch area, fishing method and processor, then review the evidence for the proposed market.
Key Species from Mauritanian Waters
Examples for supplier discussions. Scientific identity, availability and permitted destinations must be confirmed for the proposed lot.
Small Pelagic
- MackerelScomber colias
- SardinesSardina pilchardus
- SardinellaSardinella aurita / Sardinella maderensis
- Horse MackerelTrachurus trachurus / Trachurus trecae
Large Pelagic
- Skipjack TunaKatsuwonus pelamis
Cephalopods
- OctopusOctopus vulgaris
- CuttlefishSepia officinalis
- SquidLoligo vulgaris
Crustaceans
- Deep-Sea ShrimpParapenaeus longirostris
Demersal Fish
- Sea BreamPagrus pagrus
- White GrouperEpinephelus aeneus
What to confirm before buying octopus
Catch and fishing method
Request vessel or landing records, catch area and gear details. Do not assume every lot is pot-caught or has no bycatch.
Season and shipment date
Check the applicable closure notice, harvest date and available frozen stock. A recurring calendar is not a substitute for the current notice.
Processor and handling
Confirm the processor, lot code, freezing and storage records, grading and net weight excluding glaze.
Destination and evidence
Agree buyer specifications and review required approvals and certificates. Certification must cover the actual fishery, facility and product.
Coastal environment and sourcing
Banc d'Arguin is a UNESCO World Heritage site on Mauritania's Atlantic coast. Its conservation importance does not establish that a commercial lot is sustainably sourced. Review the actual catch area and applicable restrictions; agree the load port and cold-chain arrangements with the exporter.
UNESCO — Banc d’ArguinStudies, Reports & Articles
Dated research and public reporting for understanding Mauritanian fisheries. These resources do not establish current stock status, supplier certification or product availability.
IMROP — small pelagic assessment, 2021
IMROP's summary of the FAO working group's 2021 assessment. The page identifies the results as preliminary and lists the species assessed.
Read source →FiTI Mauritania — reporting year 2022
National fisheries transparency reporting, including access, management and stock information for the reporting period.
Read source →UNESCO — Banc d'Arguin National Park
The World Heritage site's biodiversity, conservation context and management challenges. This is not a commercial fishing or supplier approval.
Read source →Ready to Source Quality Seafood?
Tell us your species, size, packaging, volume and destination requirements. Availability and delivery terms are confirmed for each quotation.