Archive for November, 2009
Copenhagen – what’s it got to do with fish?
Worldwide, marine and freshwater fisheries generate over 130 billion dollars each year and 2.6 billion people consume their main protein from seafood. Fisheries around the world will feel the effects of climate change on their catches and the consequent effects on employment. Implications for many communities will be substantial. While those of us in the developed world bemoan our ever shortening list of sound sushi choices, those who depend on fishing for their very existence have more critical and immediate concerns. Read the rest of this entry »
The politics of tuna; can we expect much from ICCAT?
Much is on the agenda for the meeting of The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) this week and much is expected (or hoped, to be more realistic) by various national and international interests – ranging from conservationists to the tuna industry. Read the rest of this entry »
Waste diversion; the political, the corporate and the personal
We often take waste and recycling as a simple equation – put it all in the recycling box and somehow, miraculously, all the waste makes its way back into the system as brand new products. Reality is a bit more complicated and many players are involved. To hear from the frontline, I attended an early morning seminar/talk by a local government initiative on sustainability and found it rather interesting – with some useful examples for businesses, governments and individuals. Read the rest of this entry »
Important seafood report released – so what can we do?
Turning the Tide: The State of Seafood was released by the Monterey Bay Aquarium recently and happily, the report had some positive conclusions. Read the rest of this entry »
Book Review – Sustainable Sushi: A Guide to Saving the Oceans One Bite at a Time
This is a worthwhile read for everyone who enjoys sushi and want to do their bit for the ocean environment. How do consumer fish choices affect fish stocks? What are the information coming from science and from fisheries experts? What are some good and bad fisheries practices for these species? What are the health implications of eating sushi? What can we do to make better choices?
