Fight against overfishing: Which fish we can still eat

Fight against overfishing: Which fish we can still eat

Rue d'Arlon, 80 Bte 1B - 1040 Brüssel, Belgien - The good-fishing list has experienced an alarming development: only nine fish species can be recommended without restrictions, as the German Environmental Aid (DUH) and several environmental associations report. The recommended species include the flounders, clies and plaice from the Baltic Sea, as well as mussels from linen culture. The pussies from the Barentsee and the real Bonito are also on the list. The decline in small swarm fishing is worrying that plays an important role with their ecosystem, but are overfished according to the consumer advice centers. Last year mackerel and sprat fell from the list of recommendations, and the fate of the herring now seems to be similar, such as Volksblatt

warning of over -fishing stocks

The current good fish list shows that sustainable shopping for fish and seafood is becoming increasingly difficult. However, to ensure that consumers choose sustainable options, you should orientate yourself to the criteria of the list. The reports of the consumer advice centers indicate that when buying it is important to pay attention to the species name, the catch area and the fishing method used. These recommendations are the result of comprehensive examinations that take a variety of factors into account, including fishing pressure and the current inventory sizes. The EU consumer protection organization (BEUC) has also made it clear that consumers in Europe have access to information on their rights to make environmentally conscious decisions. You can find more information on these topics on the website of the Consumer center .