Sustainable seafood is harvested in an environmentally responsible way and promoted by conservation organizations. Annual lists of sustainable seafood are available for consumers, and it’s important to consider how the fish is raised and caught, as well as its origin.
Sustainable seafood is a term that describes both a public awareness movement on the problem of over-harvesting fish and seafood, and fish and seafood harvested in an environmentally responsible way. The cause of responsibly harvested seafood is promoted by several conservation organizations. Some retailers and restaurateurs are committed to buying only sustainable seafood products to sell to their customers.
Many people have become concerned about the way fisheries operate and the possible long-term effects of fish harvesting and fishing on delicate ecosystems. In response to this concern, organizations that study conservation issues have begun to advance the cause of seafood sustainability. By choosing to eat fish and seafood that has been deemed sustainable, people can continue to enjoy eating the foods they enjoy while ensuring that there will be enough fish and seafood for future generations.
The fish and seafood considered sustainable can vary from year to year as changes in ecosystems and agricultural practices are observed by conservation organizations that monitor the fish and seafood industries. Many of these organizations publish an annual list of sustainable seafood that can help consumers, retailers and stores make decisions about the fish and seafood they consume. These lists can often be downloaded from organization websites and can be available in booklet format so that people can take a list of sustainable seafood with them when they go shopping or to dine. Some conservation groups also allow sustainable seafood retailers to put a seal or label on their products so consumers can easily identify sustainable products.
For people who are concerned about making sure the seafood they eat is sustainable, it’s important to note that in many cases what determines whether something is sustainable seafood may have less to do with the species of fish or seafood and more to do with to do with how it is raised, how it is caught and where it comes from. In some cases, farmed fish may be a more sustainable choice than wild-caught fish. It is equally important for those who buy fish and seafood to find out where their fish and seafood comes from. In some areas, fish and seafood are managed and harvested more sustainably, which makes it important for both advocacy groups and consumers to pay attention to product labels and ask suppliers for more details about the origin of the fish and some seafood.
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