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Skates in the English Channel and the North Sea

6 May 2026

the SUMARiS project are currently collecting specific data on the geographic distribution, reproduction, and fishing of several ray species in the English Channel and the North Sea. The goal of this research is to assess the state of the resource and propose sustainable, cross-border management of ray stocks. In the meantime, we can already learn […]

Who is behind Mr.Goodfish?

6 May 2026

An entire industry! Since its inception in 2010, the strength of the Mr.Goodfish program has been its ability to engage the entire industry—from fishermen and producers to consumers—around a common goal: the sustainable consumption of seafood. To mark its 10th anniversary, Mr.Goodfish wanted to thank all the people and organizations that, together, have enabled the […]

How can you tell if seafood is fresh?

6 May 2026

The Mr.Goodfish program recommends a list of seafood products for each season that meet all fishing and aquaculture criteria. However, “choosing the right fish” also means knowing how to recognize a product’s quality and freshness. Here are a few tips to help you avoid mistakes at the fish counter. To identify fresh fish, several criteria […]

Species found while beachcombing: marine plants

6 May 2026

Have you noticed that, for several seasons now, new plant species have been added to the Mr.Goodfish list? Following edible seaweed, we’ve included certain coastal plants found mainly in the eastern English Channel and in estuaries, such as sea aster, sea purslane, and glasswort. SALICORNIA Scientific name: Salicornia procumbens Common names: “Perce-pierre,” “Passe-pierre,” “Sea bean” […]

Auchan: Responsible Fishing and Aquaculture

6 May 2026

“For over 50 years, our company has been selling seafood throughout France. We have always strived to offer fish, shellfish, and crustaceans of the highest quality and optimal freshness in our fish markets. For several years now, in response to consumer concerns about product quality and to ensure responsible resource management in line with sustainable […]

A Week in Ecuador: Episode 3 of 3

6 May 2026

In June 2019, part of the Mr.Goodfish team flew to Ecuador for a few days. The goal? To learn about Penaeus vannamei shrimp farming practices at various types of farms in Ecuador. Working alongside the Earthworm Foundation, the aim was to identify the various drivers and barriers to making this industry more sustainable—in terms of […]

New Mr.Goodfish tools: an exhibition and videos

6 May 2026

For the past 10 years, the Mr.Goodfish program has aimed to share its recommendations with the general public and industry professionals. Numerous tools have been created to raise awareness of this initiative among as many people as possible. This year, two of them have been updated to adapt to current trends: the Mr.Goodfish exhibition at […]

Small pelagic fish: the blue gold of the oceans!

6 May 2026

Everyone is familiar with anchovies, mackerel, horse mackerel, and herring, but did you know they’re part of the large family of small pelagic fish? This group includes fish that live in open water or at the surface in schools that can stretch several meters or even kilometers long! Morphologically, these are often slender, small fish […]

Climate Change and Its Impact on Fish Species

6 May 2026

As we know, human activities have a real impact on the climate; we are entering an era of global change, and the species that inhabit the planet will have to adapt. But what about the effect of global warming on fishery resources? One of the consequences of global warming is the alteration of marine ecosystems. […]