Changing the way we think about our oceans…

SOP Goes Carbon Neutral!

SOP was asked to participate in an initiative started in Germany called “My blog is carbon neutral”. We are very excited to join the program for two reasons: we are helping the environment; and this give us a perfect opportunity to alert our readers to a potentially disastrous problem called ocean acidification.

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Target Takes Aim at Farmed Salmon

In a monumental move, retail giant Target announced yesterday that it is removing all farm-raised salmon products from its 1,744 stores nationwide. From now on, salmon sold under Target owned brands will be wild-caught and from Alaska. While this is another significant contribution to the sustainable seafood movement, SOP explains how Target can do more [...]

Eat More Pest Species (Vol. 2)

Amid headlines dominated by health care reform and U.S. relief efforts in Haiti, a story about Asian carp and its potentially disastrous effects on the Great Lakes has grabbed people’s attention. The President, Supreme Court, and now Congress are involved in figuring out how to deal with this invasive species. Supported by SOP, one win-win [...]

Barton Seaver: Visionary of Sustainability (Part 1)

When Barton Seaver opened the Washington DC seafood restaurant Hook as head chef in 2007, he added sustainability to the menu for personal reasons, not marketing purposes. He had no idea his actions would fuel a media frenzy launching him into the national spotlight. SOP had the privilege of chatting with Barton about how his [...]

Oprah Labels Sardines A ‘Superfood’

We all know when Oprah speaks, America listens. She recently singled out sardines as an ingredient that we should incorporate into our diet. SOP agrees with Oprah because this little fish that could is sustainable, good for you, and very tasty.

Last month, Oprah announced on her website 25 superfoods we should consider eating if we [...]

Sustainable Seafood Abroad: England

So far, SOP has taken a mostly U.S.-centric view of sustainable seafood. The movement is also thriving in a handful of other countries around the world. As part of a new series, we will highlight efforts taking place outside of the U.S. Our first stop is across the pond in England.

Some of England’s chefs and [...]