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 [...]

Sustainable Versus Unsustainable Tuna (plus a Recipe)

Tuna is probably the most sought after fish in the world. A 282-pound bluefin tuna fetched over $100,000 at a Tokyo auction this year. This is troubling because economics and lack of regulation are driving bluefin tuna populations to dangerously low levels. Fortunately, some fisheries for tuna species such as skipjack, albacore, yellowfin, and bigeye [...]

Sustainable Seafood Movement Trends

In two separate accounts this week, trends show increasingly that the sustainable seafood movement is growing roots. In the National Restaurant Association’s annual chef survey, What’s Hot in 2010, sustainable seafood was featured in several ways. And, a leading online seafood industry news and opinion site called SeafoodSource.com reported on an increase in job positions [...]

Top Chef Features Sustainable Seafood!

The sustainable seafood movement is making its way through prime time television. This is yet another sign of how important this issue has become.

Top Chef Season 6, Episode 9, aired October 21st featuring sustainable seafood throughout the challenges. Celebrity chef and advocate for the movement, Rick Moonen, served as guest judge and provided contestants [...]

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Sustainable Ocean Project (SOP) brings you inspiring stories and easy to understand information about a growing sustainable and local seafood movement that we all should be a part of.