Posts Tagged ‘fish depletion’
What’s so bad about Orange Roughy? Overfishing; what’s that?
Orange Roughy – a fish we’ve heard so much about recently – is a type of perch highly sought after by seafood enthusiasts and restaurants throughout the world. It also goes by the names Sea Perch, Deep Sea Perch and Red Roughy. Sustainable Seafood Guides by the Marine Stewardship Council, Sea Choice, Seafood Watch and the Australian Marine Conservation Society have all rated the Orange Roughy in the red/avoid/vulnerable category. Read the rest of this entry »
Protecting the oceans; how do we fight the big consumer/plunderer nations?
It’s another victory for Japan, China and other nations who have been working very hard at the CITES Meeting to kill conservation measures for marine life. They’ve got another scalp and this time, the victims were sharks. 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?
