More on World Ocean Week
Another huge aspect of World Ocean Week (which I wrote about on Tuesday) is to promote awareness of purchasing sustainable seafood - seafood that is farmed and caught properly and is fished from proper areas.. Though we're constantly reminded to practice sustainability when we shop for our fruits and veggies, we may often forget to do so at the fish counter. I guess partly because we're lazy to ask questions, and maybe also because our knowledge of what sorts of fish to purchase is somewhat limited (I know that's what my problem is). That's why I was beyond happy when I learned about Sea Choice's Canada's Seafood Guide (download it here!), a wallet-sized pamphlet which helps you determine the best seafood choices at your local grocery store or fish market. The handsome David Suzuki is a big advocate of Canada's Seafood Guide, and when he puts his seal of approval on something, you know it's good!
Do you buy sustainable seafood? If not, will you consider it now?
For more information on sustainable seafood:
• 6 sustainable seafood choices
Also, don't forget to enter my FilterForGood giveaway. I'm announcing a winner tomorrow!
Tags: fish, seafood, sustainable seafood
June 12th, 2009 at 9:44 am
If David Suzuki approves it, I will definitly consider bying it now !!
June 12th, 2009 at 10:25 am
the seafood guide is an essential companion when shopping for fish - there are just too many details to bear in mind - with fruit and veggies i just check where they are grown and whether or not they are organic - with fish, it is not quite so straightforward! thanks for providing the link!