Britons are missing out on vital nutrients from low carbon sustainable seafood in the UK

Britons missing out on vital nutrients from low carbon sustainable seafood. New figures from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that ending overfishing could help protect both people and planet by providing essential nutrients that help prevent serious and life-threatening health conditions experienced by millions of Britons. The figures published in a new MSC briefing on the role of sustainable fishing in feeding a growing global population, show that if all fishing globally was sustainable an additional 16 million tonnes of seafood could be harvested every year. By managing our seas and fisheries better, a greater quantity of healthy, sustainable fish and seafood can support more nutrient rich diets, helping to prevent deficiencies in important nutrients such as zinc, calcium, iron and vitamin B12. More than three million people in the UK, for instance, suffer from B12 deficiency which can lead to poor memory, fatigue and cognitive impairment. The not-for-profit’s ...