Seafood Experts gather for MCS Sustainable Seafood Conference.
Portsmouth Naval Docks, Friday 16th November 2007
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has brought together leading UK seafood experts to discuss the future of seafood sustainability at the “Future for Sustainable Seafood Conference”. A wide range of views will be aired, from the fishing deck and fish farm right through to the supermarket counter and restaurant plate. This groundbreaking one-day event is supported by Waitrose - one of the UK’s leading sustainable seafood retailers. For all those interested in the future sustainability of the seafood we love to eat, the day is not to be missed.
MCS, the UK charity responsible for the renowned and widely acclaimed Good Fish Guide and Fishonline.org website, has attracted a range of key figures from the seafood sector including well-known chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall of River Cottage fame; Sheila Dillon from the Radio 4 Food Programme; sustainable restaurateur Geetie Singh, as well as a host of experts from fisheries, science and aquaculture. The day’s lively presentation and discussion format will review the current status of fisheries and the sustainable seafood movement; and highlight best practice and the benefits of developing a sustainable seafood industry, throughout the supply chain - from the sea to the table.
MCS Director, Mrs Sam Fanshawe says, “The crisis facing our fish stocks must be tackled from all quarters and MCS believes we can achieve sustainable fisheries if we engage every part of the supply chain: fishermen, fish farmers, suppliers, retailers, and consumers, as well as pushing government to listen to scientific advice and manage our seas as a whole not just the individual fish stocks within. The MCS Future for Sustainable Seafood conference will highlight best practice in sustainable seafood sourcing and how this can support a sustainable future for seafood.”
The event is being sponsored by Waitrose, a leading retailer for fresh fish and seafood, that topped the 2007 MCS Sustainable Seafood Supermarket League Table, together with Marks & Spencer. Jeremy Langley, Waitrose Specialist Fish Buyer, says: “Ensuring that we source all of our fish from well-managed fisheries using responsible fishing methods to provide traceable fresh fish of the highest quality has always been important to Waitrose. Everyone involved in the industry needs to work towards preserving fish stocks if we are to ensure that fish remains on the menu for future generations.”
The event is part of the renowned and successful MCS “Sustainable Seafood Programme”, which commenced with the publication of the Good Fish Guide in 2001 and is now online at www.fishonline.org. Through Fishonline, the programme informs consumers about over 150 seafood species and provides advice on their sustainability and effects on the wider marine environment, with the aim of directing consumers to the best sustainable seafood choices.
This announcement co-incides with the first day of “Seafood Week”, run by UK industry body Seafish, to celebrate the seafood industry in the UK.
The event will be held at “Action Stations” on the Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, 9am to 5pm on Friday 16th November 2007. The following day, “Oceans 2007” the MCS Annual Conference, will be held at the same venue.
The venue is served by excellent rail and road networks, approximately 1¾ hours from central London. Tickets cost £50 (individual rate) and £85 (company/organisation)
The venue is served by excellent rail and road networks, approximately 1¾ hours from central London. Tickets cost £50 (individual rate) and £85 (company/organisation)
See www.mcsuk.org, or telephone 01989 566017 to book tickets.
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