Sustainability is the watchword of the modern seafood industry. Protecting marine ecosystems and supporting the sustainable and efficient harvesting of fisheries are a priority.
The UK seafood industry is probably the most responsible in the world, both in conservation initiatives and in the development of responsible sourcing standards. The UK boasts more Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries than any other nation and we have over 600 UK vessels now accredited to the Responsible Fishing Scheme, set up by Seafish in 2006 to establish standards of care for the catch and for the environment.
British retailers and importers of seafood have some of the most stringent criteria in the world for responsible sourcing so you can be confident that the seafood you eat comes from well-managed fisheries, therefore you can continue to enjoy seafood with a clear conscience.
There are more than 100 different types of seafood available around the coast of the UK and many more species are imported. The beauty of seafood is that you could eat a portion of it every day for a month without eating the same thing twice. So why not try something new?
For further information and recipe ideas, visit www.seafish.org
