Classroom Lecture - Sustainablity of seafood

This past week, we discussed a hot topic and a film was shown.  "Can the Oceans Keep up with the Hunt?" is a disturbing blend of truth and imagery and if you aren't feeling a little sick afterwards, then you weren't paying attention.   It sets forth the issues clearly; we need to think before we blindly purchase and eat seafood.  The facts that the film presents, about pollution, over fishing and bycatch, and the powerful GPS technology available today, are what continues to aggravate the situation.  The film also explains the pros and cons of farmed fish and the conclusion isn't the answer we all wanted it to be. 

This film is offered from the Monterey Bay Aquarium for free so visit their website, www.montereybayaquarium.org.  Often, people ask how they can make a difference with such a vast problem.  One step you can take is to print off a seafood watch pocket guide and download their seafood watch app on your phone.  This way, when you are at the store trying to decide what seafood to buy, you can easily type in the type of fish you want and the guide tells you whether you should or shouldn't make the purchase.  It evens offers substitution suggestions.  It is one way you can do your part.  Although, the fishing industry might not listen to the little guy, if you stop buying the product, this will get their attention and they will stop fishing that item.  The best way to vote for change is with the all mighty dollar.