UK Consumers are being urged by a conservation charity to continue avoiding cod from the North Sea, despite an encouraging rise in stocks.
The Marine Conservation Society has decided not to change its advice on North Sea cod, saying that more stability is needed before it can be put back on the menu and eaten without guilt.
The MCS points to the latest data from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, which shows North Sea cod stocks are only slightly above what are considered safe levels for the species, despite a decrease in the amount fished.
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