Marine Conservation Society updates Good Fish Guide for caterers
As the UK’s leading ocean membership charity, the Marine Conservation Society is committed to helping consumers make environmentally friendly choices without breaking the bank.
The Good Fish Guide helps consumers and businesses identify the most sustainable seafood using a simple traffic light system, based on where and how species are caught or farmed. Green is the best choice, amber means improvements are needed and red indicates fish to avoid buying.
Most seafood consumed in the UK revolves around just a few species, known as the big five: cod, haddock, salmon, tuna, and prawns. By choosing other whitefish, such as certified basa, hake, Alaska pollock, or whiting, which can easily be swapped into many recipes, you can help to relieve this pressure.
Jack Clarke, seafood engagement manager at the Marine Conservation Society, said: “Ocean-friendly seafood doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. You don’t need to learn new recipes or techniques, just make some simple sustainable swaps.
“You’ll take the strain off over-exploited species and support sustainable seafood production. So, next time you're making your favourite fish curry or classic pie, why not give it a delicious and eco-friendly twist? Ditch the shopping list and give one of these a try.”