Globally, we produce enough food each year for the Earth’s seven billion people to enjoy an adequate diet. Despite this, almost 700 million people don’t get enough to eat each day, while one in three suffer from a malnutrition.
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Between tales of endangered species, greenhouse gas emissions and oceans of plastic, it can be tempting to think that there is nothing we, as individuals, can do to make a change. However, this could not be further from the...
Intense global population growth and an increase in the demand for seafood have lead to a need for fish farms. This has sparked a heated debate among environmentalists and nutritionists alike: Is wild caught fish or farmed fish better...
At the rate humans are going, our grandchildren may not be able to enjoy a Friday night fish fry or a delectable maki roll. But rest assured, you don't have to think twice before you enjoy your next fish...
Aquaculture, or fish farming, has a long history in Mexico, beginning around the end of the nineteenth century. Mexico's large bodies of warm water, temperate climate and proximity to large markets like the U.S. made it a no-brainer for...
Seafood fraud is a hot topic these days—and for good reason. Imagine you go out for dinner with your family and order an expensive fish entree. This dish might cost more than you would normally pay at a restaurant,...
The world’s wild fish stocks are depleting at an alarming rate. The UN food and agricultural organization (FAO) has estimated that 70% of ocean fish populations are fully used, overused or in crisis. This is harrowing, not only for...
Wild fish stocks are dwindling. The WWF estimates that 53% of the world’s fisheries are completely exploited, and the global fishing fleet is two-to-three times larger than the planet can handle. If we don't cut back on fishing soon,...
If you're a regular seafood consumer, you may have noticed the Ocean Wise label on items at grocery stores or on restaurant menus. This isn’t your average seafood label—it represents a global conservation organization with a multi-pronged approach to...
With heart-healthy diets trending in recent years, it’s no wonder that fish consumption has been on the rise in the average American diet. In fact, overall seafood consumption has increased steadily over the past several years (excluding a slight...
