Updated 'Good Fish' List Recommends Only Nine Species for Sustainable Consumption

Environmental groups warn that overfishing, climate change, and harmful fishing methods are reducing the availability of sustainable seafood options.

The 2024 'Good Fish' list, endorsed by environmental and consumer organizations, highlights nine fish species that can be consumed sustainably without harming marine ecosystems.
Recommended species include Flounder, Plaice, and Dab from the Baltic Sea, Mussels from line cultures, and Haddock from the North Sea, among others.
Herring, a previously popular choice, has been removed from the list due to critically overfished stocks in the North Sea and Irish Sea.
The list emphasizes the importance of sustainable fishing methods, such as hand lines and traps, which minimize environmental damage and bycatch.
Consumers are encouraged to check labels for fish species, fishing methods, and catch regions to make environmentally responsible choices.