Marine Conservation Society

  • Political stand-off reflected in fresh sustainability ratings for the nation’s favourite pelagic fish

    ONLY MACKEREL caught by the best method is given revised ‘fish to eat’ rating by the Marine Conservation Society.   The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has refined its ratings for mackerel to help consumers better differentiate between the various fisheries… Read More

  • Chefs push ‘seasonal’ fish

    FRIDAY NIGHT might be fish night, but the type of fish to choose depends on the month, according to new advice from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).   The charity’s “Fish of the Month” guides shoppers to increase the sustainability… Read More

  • No return for the mack?

    FEARS OF overfishing may put mackerel’s comeback on hold as customers face a tough choice between eating healthily and sustainably.   What a difference two years make. This time in 2011, mackerel was riding on the crest of a wave… Read More

  • CH&Co commits to more sustainable fish

    WORKPLACE CATERER CH&Co has committed to removing endangered fish from its menus and will promote the use of demonstrably sustainable fish, such as Marine Conservation Society ‘green list’ fish and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fish. It has also committed… Read More