Shetland’s shellfish sector has been praised in a far-reaching report into sustainability. The State of the Water Report for UK and Ireland is the first of its kind from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Its blue ecolabel is regarded as the world leader for sustainable seafood. The report is being released as part of Sustainable Seafood September, a campaign to encourage seafood lovers to choose seafood only from sustainable sources. John Robertson, Inshore Co-ordinator, at Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO), said: “It’s good to see the hard work of Shetland fishermen commended in this report.

Source: The Times September 20, 2023 12:03 UTC