Sand eel is a collective term for several species within the herring family, and it is a slender and small schooling fish. It rarely lives more than 10 years and grows up in the southeastern part of the North Sea and in the German Bight. It is less common east of the North Cape.

Usage: It is used for meal and oil, which in turn is used as fish feed.

Fishing gear: Bottom trawl

Nutritional content: Sand eel is known for its high content of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.