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6 Ways to Support Sustainable Fisheries From Home
You can help make a difference for fish around the world with these simple actions
Around the country and world, many of us remain in various stages of stay-at-home, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate our ocean and fish this summer by learning about sustainable fisheries and taking action to help ensure there are plenty of fish in the sea now and in the future.
Asking these questions and becoming more informed are great first steps, but it can be tough to figure out what’s sustainable. Luckily, there are some great resources out there to help consumers find sustainable options. Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch is a great resource in determining what is considered sustainable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s FishWatch also offers background on domestic fish species and how they are managed. Fish and seafood products from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are also a good bet.
2. Explore delicious domestic seafood options at home.
As a consumer, you can help by exploring wild-caught domestic seafood options that support U.S. fishermen and sustainable fisheries. Most seafood that Americans consume is eaten at restaurants rather than at home, but seafood is easy and delicious to cook! Many people are trying their hand at baking and testing new recipes during the pandemic. Why not try cooking a new seafood recipe at home? My current favorites are this recipe from Alison Roman, which I make with Alaska halibut and this recipe for fish tacos. Aside from fresh, frozen and canned items available at the grocery store, many fishermen are now also offering direct-to-consumer options that can make it easier to get sustainable seafood without leaving home. For example, look for community-supported fisheries, which sell to consumers and are similar to a CSA farm box.
No matter the reasons why you think fish are great, you can be an advocate for fish and for sustainable fisheries with a gift to Ocean Conservancy today.
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