Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
The Marine Conservation Society has downgraded the sustainability ratings for European hake and coley due to declining fish stocks and overfishing. Consumers are being urged to diversify their seafood choices to reduce pressure on these specific species.
Why it matters
Overfishing threatens marine biodiversity and food security, making sustainable consumer choices essential for ecosystem health.
European hake caught in the North Sea have been moved from green to amber by the MCS. European hake caught in the North Sea have been moved from green to amber by the MCS. Fishing Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers Declining stocks and increased fishing pressure have led to lower sustainability ratings for two popular cod alternatives
Prefer the Guardian on Google UK shoppers have previously been urged to avoid UK-caught cod and to buy European hake or coley instead – but now these fish are in trouble, too.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), an environmental charity, publishes its Good Fish Guide to help consumers and businesses make sustainable seafood choices. It uses a traffic-light system to rate seafood according to the health of fish stocks and environmental impact.
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