Overfishing

Widespread sushi fraud found in UK restaurants

14-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

One in 10 fish dishes served in sushi restaurants across the UK contain critically-endangered species that are mislabelled, a new study shows.

Restaurants get mobilised for #WorldOceansDay

06-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

Restaurants across the UK and abroad participated in a campaign to raise awareness of sustainable fishing ahead of World Oceans Day on 8 June.

Marine Conservation Society puts line-caught mackerel back on 'Fish to Eat' list

20-May-2013 By Emma Eversham

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has issued new guidance around mackerel, making it clearer to chefs and consumers about which fisheries the species can be sourced from safely. 

Restaurants urged to keep line-caught mackerel on the menu

22-Jan-2013 By Emma Eversham

Chefs and restaurateurs who serve line-caught mackerel from areas outside the north east Atlantic should keep the fish on their menus and be proud to do so.

Top fish swaps for sustainable menus

04-Apr-2011 By Lorraine Heller

A new guide aims to help chefs make simple seafood swaps to improve the sustainability of their menus and businesses.

Not the End of the Line for sustainable fish restaurants

16-Jun-2009 By Becky Paskin & Emma Eversham

With the release of documentary The End of the Line we speak to suppliers and restaurants about what theyre doing to ensure the fish they sell doesnt mean the end of the line for fish stocks or their business

Marine charity urges restaurants to give better information on sustainable fish

04-Sep-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Marine Conservation Society says poor information about the sustainability of seafood products sold in restaurants and shops is leading to customer confusion over what fish they should eat and avoid.