Monkfish (Lophius vomerinus) are migratory, relatively slow growing fish that are known for their unusual swimming style often using their pectoral fins to walk along the sea floor. Monkfish are caught as bycatch in the inshore and offshore trawl fishery for hake (MSC certified) and sole (inshore trawl only). Monkfish are currently being harvested at sustainable levels. Source: SASSI
The Namibian Government is inviting bids for 600 metric tonnes of Monk freezer fish.
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