A new sustainable Seafood Guide has been published by WWF for Hong Kong consumers, based upon scientific assessments of the main fish and shellfish supply sources.
A range of species from many of the fisheries and aquaculture sources around the world that supply the Hong Kong market were assessed for their sustainability credentials by specialist fisheries consultant MacAlister Elliott & Partners (MEP).
“We made a rapid assessment of each species drawing upon a variety of information sources to look at stock status, ecosystem impacts and the effectiveness of fisheries management systems,” said Frances James, project officer, MEP.
The aim of the pocket-sized guide is to help consumers make informed choices when buying seafood. It features more than 70 popular species that can be found in local wet markets, supermarkets, frozen food shops and restaurants that sell live fish.
Each species is allocated one of three categories: Red – fish to avoid, Amber – think twice, and Green – recommended. Recommended fish includes albacore tuna, hoki, Pacific cod, rock lobster and Chilean seabass, while bigeye, tilapia, swordfish and yellowfin tuna are on the 'to avoid' list.
“We are now working on other Seafood Guides for the European market, which are also aimed at encouraging people to consume sustainably-harvested seafood,” added Ms James.
View the guide online.
