Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts
09-04-2025 13:16 via theguardian.com

Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts

North-east Atlantic mackerel in decline and Good Fish Guide says shoppers should look for other optionsMackerel stocks are nearing a “breaking point”, experts have said as the fish is downgraded as a sustainable option.People should be eating herring instead, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said, because mackerel continues to be overfished by countries including Norway and the UK. Continue reading...
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