Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
Summary
A UK environmental charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), has warned that stocks of European hake and coley fish are declining due to overfishing. The charity advises shoppers to avoid buying coley and to choose more sustainable seafood options like UK wild-caught sea bass instead.Key Facts
- The MCS uses a traffic-light system to rate seafood on sustainability and environmental impact.
- European hake ratings were lowered from green to amber due to falling numbers and more fishing.
- UK-caught coley ratings dropped from amber to red, meaning it should be avoided.
- Most UK seafood eaten comes from five types: cod, haddock, salmon, tuna, and prawns, putting pressure on these stocks.
- Cod stocks have been declining since 2015 mainly because of overfishing and environmental changes.
- The MCS recommends diversifying seafood choices to protect threatened fish populations.
- UK wild-caught sea bass is suggested as a sustainable alternative to cod because of similar taste and texture.
- UK Atlantic bluefin tuna has improved in numbers and now has a green rating due to better management over 20 years.
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