UK Cod Populations Plunge as Conservationists Warn Against Consumption

Conservation experts have sounded the alarm over UK-caught cod, urging consumers to avoid it altogether as populations reach a critical low. The Marine Conservation Society has downgraded UK cod to its worst sustainability rating, citing overfishing and environmental pressures as key factors. Cod stocks in the North Sea have been declining since 2015, with zero-catch policies recommended but not fully adopted. Even with a planned 44% reduction in catches by 2026, experts warn it may not be enoug