article_snippet.sent: The population was deemed healthy in hundreds of the northern European fisheries analysed and experts say the fish is closer to being certified as a sustainable species.
article_snippet.sent: the findings by Seafish and the Marine Stewardship Council
article_snippet.sent: (MSC) Seafish and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
article_snippet.sent: After the UK joined the EU, which introduced the Common Fisheries Policy, the problem of overfishing was steadily brought under control.
article_snippet.sent: this research included 450 inshore fisheries, which were assessed against the criteria set out by the MSC to be considered for the MSC 'blue flash' logo.
article_snippet.sent: its 'blue flash' logo is seen as an indicator for consumers that the seafood comes from sustainable fisheries.
article_snippet.sent: The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) recognises stocks are recovering and that there are 'positive signs' but still regards The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) as a species to avoid.
article_snippet.sent: The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) still lists cod caught in the North Sea as 'fish to avoid', rating it at level 5.
article_snippet.sent: The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) explains that stock levels in the North Sea have declined from a peak of 250,000 tonnes in the early 1970s to their current level of around 70,000 tonnes.
article_snippet.sent: The efforts of fishers and managers through the Conservation Credits Scheme, and the fact that there is a long term management plan in place, are very positive moves and will hopefully see the fishery continue to recover in the coming years,' the fishery says.
article_snippet.sent: The Marine Conservation Society puts forward a recommended list of fish we can eat...
article_snippet.sent: The MCS list of fish to avoid: .
highlights_snippet.sent: Research was carried out by Seafish and the Marine Stewardship Council .
  