www.fishonline.org - Yet another marine conservation org?

[Mr. X]

A friend (scuba diver) sent me this link: http://www.fishonline.org/
for the Marine Conservation Society (is this the same org Huan recommended?).

A few points of interest:

• list of fish that they consider ok to eat
• a list they think we should not eat
• a detailed list of fishing methods & whether they consider them "sustainable" or not & an explanation of why
  (spearing, rod fishing, diver gathering and handlines score well because of selection & lack of environmental damage).

(Would be interested to hear what others think of the details.)

 

[mishu1984]

nice website! if only it were on a more global basis and not UK/Europe specific...

 

[Mr. X]

Yes, I see what you mean. Although it mentions some fish, birds & techniques from more exotic climes (Chilean fish, albatross, long lining, etc.) & has a UN world fishing map, its focus seems to be NE Atlantic. Good to see folk around the world are interested in improving fish stocks though.

 

[spaghetti]

Mr. X, that's fantastic! You can't imagine how much I am happy to read that the british Marine Conservation Society has a correct idea and a positive feedback about divers' harvesting.
Thanks for hi-lighting this, mate: it will be useful in arguments.