Posts Tagged ‘overfishing’
Sustainable seafood – be healthy, save our oceans
UPDATED 1st February, 2012
Choosing and consuming sustainable seafood is very important to ensure the health and welfare of the oceans. Overfishing, harmful fishing practices and some forms of aquaculture all contribute to the decline of the oceans. The good news for those who like to consume seafood is that there are many things you can do to ensure you are not contributing to the decline of marine life and of the oceans. Read the rest of this entry »
We’re doing our part for sustainable seafood but what about the big fish eating nations?
We may be eco-aware, know our sustainable seafood and make good responsible choices for the oceans. But we get frustrated everytime we hear about the demand coming from big consumer nations like Japan and China. It’s not just the quantity of seafood but what the people are eating (the most vulnerable species and products of cruel and inhumane practice such as whaling). Read the rest of this entry »
Bad fish – unsustainable seafood is still available
It is clear – in my neck of the woods on Canada’s West Coast – that there are poor choice/unsustainable seafoods available to purchase and consume. And we’re known as a “green” and eco-friendly lot! Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
Tuna in cans – love them but what’s really in them?
I love the convenience of tuna out of the can. It’s tasty and versatile so with very little imagination and time, great culinary masterpieces can be created. The canned tuna has provided sustenance on many busy lunches, late evenings and I’ve even turned to it for dinner parties because really, you just can’t go wrong with the stuff.
The tuna is a big seller. The global business in tuna is worth $5.5 billion and millions of people rely on the tuna industry for their livelihood. But should we be concerned as responsible seafood consumers? Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
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?
