Organic Salmon and Halibut to Hit Shelves

"FRIEND of the Sea - an eco-labelling scheme for marine capture fisheries and aquaculture - has confirmed certification of the Framgord salmon and halibut production, in the Shetland Islands.

Atlantic halibut was formerly a very important food fish, but its slow rate of population growth means that it is unable to recover quickly from overfishing, says Friend of the Sea. The fishery has largely collapsed and now it is endangered throughout its range, according to the IUCN Redlist.

"Having retailers source Atlantic halibut only from certified aquaculture production is the only way to save this species from extinction in the wild," affirms Dr Paolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea. "Consumers do not want to eat wild-caught species threatened of extinction."

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