The key is to know which species are in good shape and which are not, and then to buy accordingly. Many times there is very little information available to the public about the fish species for sale and where they come from. The power of consumers to influence the buying decisions of seafood wholesalers is increasing dramatically. Take that progress further, seafood lovers need to be empowered to make the right choices towards more abundant, better-managed species. The Seafood Lover s Almanac is a great tool for consumers to learn the current conditions of particular species and buy those which are most abundant.
Marine creatures are the only wild animals still hunted commercially on a large scale.
Along with conscientious restaurants, aquariums and the consumer advocacy made possible by programs such as Audubon s Living Oceans program is the key to healthier oceans, filled with a range of fish.