Mackerel is no longer a sustainable fish

Mackerel is no longer a sustainable fish

By Emma Bryce

Source: theguardian

4/21/2023

$Emma Bryce$
Credit: Nature Picture Library/Alamy

This seemingly abundant species was often touted as a responsible choice, but years of overfishing have led its sustainability rating to be downgraded

Tinned, smoked, barbecued, or fried and squashed into a buttered bap – mackerel is one of the UK’s most versatile and affordable fish. And this seemingly abundant species has been widely touted as a top sustainable choice for seafood-lovers looking for a dose of omega-3.

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