More wild fish should be eaten, not fed to salmon, scientists say

pile of fresh sardines on a plate

Consumers would get a better mix of nutrients if they ate more of the wild fish species that are typically used for salmon feed. That’s the message from a study by scientists from four leading UK universities, who analysed the nutrient content of wild caught fish such as mackerel, anchovies and herring and compared it…

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Norway’s youngsters urged to eat more seafood

The Norwegian government has allocated an extra NOK 3.9 million (almost £300,000) to help combat a worrying decline in seafood consumption among the country’s young people. Many Norwegian children and teenagers have simply stopped eating salmon and white fish, preferring less healthy options such as burgers instead. Cost may also be a factor. A recent…

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