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Sustainability...the ability to continue into the future.
It's estimated that only 6% of the global fish catch is caught sustainably.Unsustainable fishing occurs when fish or other marine species are harvested at rates faster than they can reproduce, or when exploitive fishing practices result in bycatch or habitat destruction. Overfishing jeopardizes the dietary essentials of billions of people worldwide who rely on fish as a source of protein or sustenance, causes an imbalance in the ocean’s equilibrium, and threatens the sustainabliliy of wild fish populations. Read more. The Monterey Bay Aquarium has made it easy for you to choose fish that have been fished sustainably. Make healthy seafood choices for the ocean and for your family by following these helpful pocket guides on how to avoid eating fish that have been fished unsustainably, or that have high levels of mercury. For more information on why your seafood choices matter, go to www.seafoodwatch.org. Download Monterey Bay Aquarium 2008 Seafood Guides: |
