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Seafood Watch: The Must-Have App For Choosing Sustainable Seafood
Whether it’s shrimp, salmon, or any other species from the water, determining where your seafood came from AND if it’s a sustainable choice can certainly feel both daunting and frustrating. That’s why I recommend downloading the Seafood Watch app – this tool allows you to see if a type of fish or shellfish is a Best Choice, a Good Alternative, or one to Avoid!
The Case for Sustainable Aquaculture: Why It’s Critical for Our World & How You Can Support It
Scientists and activists have sounded the alarm that humans’ appetite for seafood is outpacing what fishermen can sustainably catch. 64% of wild species in the ocean are depleted or exploited. That’s why we need sustainable aquaculture of finfish, shellfish, and seaweeds – in addition to sustainable fishing!
Growing Seafood Demand
As time passes, issues that demand our attention grow. Sustainability can feel more like an afterthought as we navigate through the issues we face at this time. We all have habits that in some way have become part of our DNA and daily routine. The thought and action...
As Disaster Knocked At Our Doors
It goes without saying that COVID-19 is a different kind of crisis. We have seen many things over the course of the forty-four years we have been farming. From the waters of the Arctic Circle to the Mid-Western plains of the United States, it was our greatest hope...
How Did I Get Here?
You know that old adage about people just falling into their professions? That somehow they got to where they are today by accident? I’m familiar with that concept. I am also familiar with the confusion that often accompanies the non-linear path to achieve a...