We have previously reported that tuna populations are not nearly as robust as they were 30 years ago, as the true cost of illegal fishing is starting to become more apparent. While some fishing methods have become more sustainable, there is a dark specter which...
Sustainable Seafood Articles
Shocking Seafood Fraud – Half of sushi in L.A. restaurants mislabeled
Our readers care about their diet, protecting our oceans, and getting what they pay for. These are three things that seafood fraud threatens. A recent study published by UCLA and Loyola Marymount University shows that the situation is more dire than we ever could have...
Newly announced Seafood Import Monitoring Program to hit IUU fishing where it hurts
The newly announced Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) will offer increased protections to consumers and the environment by cracking down on unverifiable seafood products imported into the US. Seafood imports into the US have been growing yearly, and with higher...
GreenWave’s revolutionary sustainable fishing practices
How many Green Wave farms does it take to feed the world? GreenWave's sustainable fishing practices will make you question your place in the food system. By choosing seafood that is sourced in sustainable manners, we protect our oceans for the future. By choosing 3d...
Sushi made from crickets? Miya Sushi takes sustainability to the next level
I never thought I would see anything like this. I've seen spam sushi rainbow sushi, even sushi donuts, but nothing like this! Miya Sushi might just be way ahead of their time. Their crazy menu pushes the boundaries, and even the most adventurous restaurateurs may meet...
Global Fishing Watch fights Illegal Fishing
The newest tool against unregulated and illegal fishing is incredible. Oceana, Skytruth and Google Earth Outreach worked together to create the Global Fishing Watch. The beta version of the site is now open to the public, and you can quickly and easily create an...
Sustainability in the Supplement industry – Norwegian San Omega achieves FoS Certification
It's easy to tell where your seafood comes from. If you buy it fresh, you can ask your fishmonger or read the packaging. If you buy it preserved, the label will tell you where it was caught. Fish oil supplements are a little bit trickier. When you buy fish oil in...
The Sustainable Seafood Movement
Sustainable sushi is a new movement driven by the need to balance our food supply with our insatiable demand for sushi. Due to the overfishing of some species, guides are now available to help consumers choose food items that will have less environmental impact. The...
Of Fish and Men – Sustainable Fishing For Sustainable Sushi?
My Dinner With Kurlansky - Fishing For SustainabilityI had dinner with Mark Kurlansky last night, author of such amazing books as Cod, Salt, and The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell. Well, actually, that’s kind of a lie; I snacked while he spoke of his latest...