As consumers become more interested in the sustainability of their seafood, they may be wondering: is wild fish truly sustainable? According to Sea to Table, the answer is yes – but there are some important things to consider. Here's a look at the factors that make wild fish a sustainable choice for seafood lovers. What are wild fish, and what are the benefits of eating them? Eating wild fish is the best way to increase your healthy protein intake. It's a deliciously versatile source of nutrition. Wild fish contains beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals. Unlike most store-bought...
With gloomy and misleading headlines flooding the news, many shoppers assume that U.S. fisheries are doomed to crash, but don’t be fooled - The United States has some of the best managed fisheries in the world! In fact, many stocks have made significant comebacks in the past 40 years since the creation of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), which governs marine fisheries from the coasts of Alaska to the Gulf of Maine. In 2016, NOAA Fisheries celebrated 40 rebuilt stocks in the United States since the year 2000. These are species like Lingcod, Acadian Redfish, Sea Scallops, and Swordfish that were...