Why You Should Eat Sustainable Fish

By Sarah Cole


Fish is a rich source of protein which is an essential component that forms the building block of a healthy human body. Experts advise that we should take food rich protein to ensure we lead a healthy lifestyle. Though there are various types of fish products, animal rights activists have pointed to the need to eat sustainable fish products to protect endangered species.

A good number of consumers shop for this commodity from famous stalls and fish markets. A wide variety of canned products is also available on the market. The ever-changing environment has rendered some species almost extinct since they can cope with the new environment. Harmful fishing techniques have further aggravated the situation leading to disappearance some marine creatures.

To reverse these effects, a sea food campaign which focuses on sensitizing fishers and consumers has been in existence for a few decades. Marine authorities have put in place restriction on certain methods of fishes harvesting due to the damage they cause to marine populations. These regulations are meant to give endangered species the room to recover to avoid going extinct.

It is necessary that consumers understand the need to protect these reserves to avoid having to cross fishes off the menu in future. Fish harvesters are now receiving guidance on the appropriate ways of harvesting fishes. Practices such as trawling, gill netting and seining are highly discouraged. Failure to comply with the relevant law will result in a penalty and a revocation of the license.

Many stakeholders are now rearing fishes in private firms to supplement the high demand for this source of protein. In these aquariums, the species are fed every day and kept in favorable conditions that allow them to breed faster. This practice goes a long way in protecting reserves of species such as tuna, cod, and salmon that have been overfished in oceans and seas.

Another popular way of creating awareness is through sustainability ratings. This is where all the varieties of fishes are given a rating which acts a gauge to how well they are doing in the world. Green is a sign of abundance while red is a symbol of vulnerability. Eco labeling leads to consumers making better decisions by easily identifying sustainable seafood.

As a consumer, you can also take it upon yourself to ensure you shop for the right product. Only buy our products from licensed fishes vendors who understand the need for conservation of fishes reserves. Take the initiative to download a comprehensive fishes guide from any marine society. This is important because it enables you to make informed decisions.

All dealers who supply marine products to various markets are advised to have appropriate eco tags on all their items. Stocking juvenile fishes that is not yet of reproductive age is not welcomed. Selling of endangered types is illegal unless you have the necessary licensing documents. A vendor should exercise caution when stocking seasonal varieties; it is recommended that frozen fishes be sold instead.




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