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We're Pulling Tuna Out Of The Ocean At Unprecedented — And Unsustainable — Rates
Friday, October 04, 2019
A new study finds that tuna harvests, including of some species considered "vulnerable," have increased by an astonishing 1,000% in the last 60 years — a rate some scientists warn is unsustainable.
Seafood Without The Sea: Will Lab-Grown Fish Hook Consumers?
Sunday, May 05, 2019
The seafood industry has some well-publicized problems: from overfishing to contaminants that make their way into fish. Now, a handful of startups aim to offer a "clean" alternative grown from cells.
Was Your Seafood Caught With Slave Labor? New Database Helps Retailers Combat Abuse
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Many seafood lovers use the Monterey Bay Aquarium's ratings to choose sustainable fish. Now it has rolled out a tool to help corporations assess the risk of human trafficking in seafood supply chains.
Will Fish Get A Humanely Harvested Label? These Brothers Bet $40 Million On It
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Beef and poultry get labels designating humane treatment; seafood doesn't. Two fishermen want to change that. Their state-of-the-art ship makes fishing safer for crew and minimizes pain for fish.
The Race To Fish Slows Down. Why That's Good For Fish, Fishermen And Diners
Wednesday, April 05, 2017
Catch shares allot fishermen a portion of the catch in advance, in hopes of keeping them from racing each other to sea, sometimes in risky climes. They're controversial. They also work, a study finds.
Love Canned Tuna? More Grocers Want To Make Sure It Was Caught Responsibly
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Whole Foods this month became the latest retailer to adopt a policy to ensure the canned tuna it sells is caught with methods that don't decimate fish stocks or trap other animals.
90 Percent Of Fish We Use For Fishmeal Could Be Used To Feed Humans Instead
Monday, February 13, 2017
Currently, one-fourth of all fish caught globally goes to produce fishmeal and fish oil for farmed seafood, pigs and chickens. A lot of it is "food grade" and could be feeding the world's hungry.
FDA Issues New Seafood Advice For Moms-To-Be. Not Everyone Is Thrilled
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Concerns about mercury contamination have led many pregnant women to under-consume seafood. So the FDA issued a new chart explaining what to eat and what to avoid. But critics say it muddles matters.
Warming Oceans Could Boost Dangerous Toxin In Your Shellfish Dinner
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
A new study finds a link between warming waters and a dangerous neurotoxin that builds up in species like Dungeness crabs, clams and mussels — and can be hazardous, even fatal in people who eat them.
Hey, Looks Like Americans Are Finally Eating More Fish
Monday, October 31, 2016
Americans are often chastised for what we eat. Now we're getting a pat on the back. A new report finds seafood consumption is up by nearly a pound from the previous year, the biggest leap in 20 years.
Whales, Sea Turtles, Seals: The Unintended Catch Of Abandoned Fishing Gear
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
An endangered whale was found dead over the weekend, entangled in derelict fishing gear. Such incidents have been on the rise in recent years. A new California law aims to combat the problem.
In Alaska's Remote Towns, Climate Change Is Already Leaving Many Hungry
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Melting ice has made it harder to hunt walrus, a traditional staple for Alaska Natives. Warmer temps mean caribou aren't where hunters used to find them. It all adds up to more food insecurity.
1 In 10 People May Face Malnutrition As Fish Catches Decline
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Many people around the world rely on fish not just for protein but for critical micronutrients like iron and zinc. So declining fisheries pose major risks for global health, scientists warn.
Beyond Bison Burgers: Around Yellowstone, The National Mammal Is Local Cuisine
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Bison sliders, bison bratwurst, hot-off-the-grill bison ribeye — around Jackson, Wyo., it's not hard to find this shaggy beast's meat on menus. (Don't worry: It's all farm-raised.)
Fisheries Scientist Under Fire For Undisclosed Seafood Industry Funding
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Ray Hilborn has a reputation for challenging studies showing declines in fish populations. But Greenpeace says its public records request has revealed a failure to disclose industry funding on papers.
Bluefin Blues: Valuing A Tuna Species Before It's Too Late
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Our appetite for the Pacific bluefin — prized for its tender, flavorful flesh — has reduced stocks to just 2.6 percent of original levels. The incentive to save bluefin is ecological — and financial.
U.S. To Ship Peanuts To Feed Haitian Kids; Aid Groups Say 'This Is Wrong'
Thursday, May 05, 2016
On paper, the USDA's plan to send surplus peanuts to feed 140,000 malnourished Haitian schoolchildren sounds heroic. But aid groups say it could devastate Haiti's peanut farmers.
All-Natural But Still 'Imitation'? The Strange Case Of The Skim Milk Label
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
A Florida dairy farmer has had to dump hundreds of gallons of skim milk from her creamery because she doesn't add vitamins back in. Legally, that makes it an "imitation milk product."
Slice The Price Of Fruits And Veggies, Save 200,000 Lives?
Wednesday, March 02, 2016
Lowering the price of fruits and vegetables by 30 percent can save nearly 200,000 lives over 15 years — roughly the population of Des Moines, Iowa. That's the message being touted by researchers this week at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology meeting in Phoenix.
We know eating more fruits ...
Should Sprouts Come With A Warning Label?
Thursday, February 25, 2016
You will never catch prominent food-safety attorney Bill Marler eating sprouts. Not on a heaping deli sandwich. Not on a freshly tossed salad. He puts them in the same category as raw milk — a food item he says is not worth the risk it carries. Unfortunately, 13 people sickened ...