Ten percent. That’s the population size of some seafood species today compared to what they were in the 1950s.
What’s more, commercial fishing by massive trawling ships obliterate sensitive coral reefs and other marine ecosystems, and longline fishing methods injure and kill seabirds, sharks, and turtles. Combine these seafood woes with indiscriminate commercial fishing practices that result in shocking losses of turtles, dolphins, and other marine creatures – collectively known by the impersonal term of “bycatch” – and you’ve got an ocean ecosystem disaster on your hands.
So how do you, as a consumer, choose between sustainable seafood and fish farm seafood in order to lower your impact on our oceans?
This largely depends on two main factors: the type of seafood you’re eating and where it was caught or raised.
The following guide will help you discern the best choice between sustainable seafood and fish farm options.
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