Sustainable Seafood Directory

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Sustainable Seafood Directory lists UK-based fish suppliers, restaurants and businesses that have made sustainable sourcing of seafood a prime objective of their business. By identifying and promoting these businesses, MCS aims to support demand for the most sustainable sources of seafood available.

If your business has a sustainable fish buying policy and sells fish from the MCS Fish to Eat List or you are a restaurant and can commit to not selling fish from our Fish to Avoid List or to one of the other levels indicated, and you would like your company details listed in the MCS Sustainable Seafood Directory, please contact info@mcsuk.org for a Seafood Directory information pack. To help you develop a sustainable fish buying policy MCS has produced a Guide to Sustainable Buying.

If you are interested in making sustainable seafood choices whenever you buy fish or eat in a restaurant click on the Lists tab for a list of Fish to Eat or Fish to Avoid, or to download a copy of the latest MCS Pocket Good Fish Guide. Copies (up to 10 FREE) of the Guide can also be obtained by calling 01989 566017.

If you visit one of the restaurants or businesses listed, we would welcome any information or Feedback.

Please note that MCS does not inspect, endorse or certify the companies listed here, but rather seeks to highlight businesses offering better environmental choices in seafood based on the information they have provided. This information is reviewed annually.

Seafood Directory Criteria

Seafood Suppliers

Businesses other than restaurants can be listed in the Seafood Directory if they sell fish from the MCS Fish to Eat List. Where indicated () companies have also committed to avoiding selling fish from the MCS Fish to Avoid List i.e. species that are vulnerable to exploitation or from sources that are depleted or overfished.

Restaurants

The restaurants listed have committed to various levels of sustainability as indicated by their 'starfish' ratings:

Star Rating

**** 4- starfish rating:

· Have a sustainable fish buying policy· Do not sell any fish from the MCS Fish to Avoid List· Only sell fish from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Fish to Eat List · Include at least one wild-caught species on their menu certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) 1 or equivalent standard · Any farmed fish are certified to the Soil Association or equivalent standard and/or are listed on the Marine Conservation Society Fish to Eat List· Are certified for Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody 1

*** 3-starfish rating:

· Have a sustainable fish buying policy · Do not sell any fish from the MCS Fish to Avoid List · Only sell fish from the Maine Conservation Society Fish to Eat List · Include at least one wild-caught species certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or equivalent standard on their menu. · Any farmed species are certified to the Soil Association or equivalent standard and/or listed on the MCS Fish to Eat List.

** 2-starfish rating:

· Have a sustainable fish buying policy· Do not sell fish from the MCS Fish to Avoid List· Include at least one wild-caught species certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or equivalent standard on their menu. · Any farmed species are certified to the Soil Association or equivalent standard and/or listed on the MCS Fish to Eat List.

* 1-starfish rating:

· Have a sustainable fish buying policy · Do not sell fish from the MCS Fish to Avoid List.1 For Introduction to MSC and Chain of Custody details please see Information Pack

 

Listings

To see the list of businesses that meet the Sustainable Seafood Directory criteria and their rating please choose a business type from the list below:

·Seafood Companies
·Fish Mongers
·Shops/Delis
·Supermarkets
·Restaurants/Pubs
·Fish and Chip Shops
·Farmed Fish
·Mail Order

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