Bass, European Sea- hook and line caught European Sea Bass are
found throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas and along the
Atlantic coast of Europe. They reach sexual maturity between 4
to 8 years of age, and may live for 30 years. Although the
abundance of European Sea Bass is not known throughout its
entire range, populations around the United Kingdom are
sustainably fished. European Sea Bass are caught by a variety of
gears including hook and line. Hook and line fisheries typically
cause little, if any, damage to the sea floor, and result in low
levels of bycatch.