Identification of wild-caught / cultivated bass

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Identification of wild-caught / cultivated bass

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Here is a link to a Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food publication.

http://www.cefas.co.uk/Publications/techrep/tech103.pdf

It contains some info on the UK fishery.
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Re: Identification of wild-caught / cultivated Bass

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The fins give the info. Wild fish have normal fins. Those that are reared in cages have smoother fins
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