"The Marine Conservation Society has downgraded all UK-caught cod to the worst possible rating, recommending consumers choose European hake as a flaky white fish alternative."
"Cod populations have been in decline since 2015, with the main cause being overfishing, although changing sea temperatures and other ecosystem pressures have affected breeding and juvenile survival."
"The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea recommended a zero-catch policy for 2026 in the North Sea and adjacent waters, stating that commercial fishing risks pushing cod populations below safe reproduction levels."
"Concerns about cod fishing echo those expressed over mackerel last year, when persistent overfishing caused by quota disagreements led to mackerel being removed from the Good Fish Guide recommended list."
The Marine Conservation Society has downgraded all UK-caught cod to the worst rating, urging consumers to avoid it. Cod populations have been declining since 2015, primarily due to overfishing and environmental changes. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea recommended a zero-catch policy for 2026 to protect breeding stocks. The UK government announced a 44% cut in cod fishing for 2026, but concerns remain about the effectiveness of these measures. The guide now recommends European hake and pot-caught scampi as alternatives.
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