MCS accused of ignoring government, fishers and scientists

Fish displayed on ice in Borough Market in London, England

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Seafood industry stakeholders said the guide did not accurately reflect International Council for the Exploration of the Seas’ advice, nor considered efforts to ease fishing pressure on stocks including cod, langoustine and mackerel

The Marine Conservation Society has been accused of ignoring the progress made by fishers, government and scientists in its latest Good Fish Guide.

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