Shore Fishing (photo by Daniel T. Yara, courtesy of morguefile.com)

The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions has issued a press release stating, “More than a dozen Canadian and U.S. organizations have released steps companies can take to develop and implement a comprehensive, corporate policy on sustainable, wild-caught, and farmed seafood.”

"Our Common Vision outlines an ambitious but realistic path toward sustainable seafood that businesses can follow to safeguard the future viability of their industry," said Mark Powell, vice president for fish conservation, Ocean Conservancy.

The Common Vision identifies six critical areas where companies can take action to ensure a sustainable food supply and protect ocean environments for generations to come:

• Making a commitment to develop and implement a comprehensive, corporate policy on sustainable seafood;
• Collecting data to assess and monitor the environmental sustainability of their seafood products;
• Buying environmentally responsible seafood;
• Making information regarding their seafood products publicly available;
• Educating consumers, suppliers, employees and other key stakeholders about environmentally responsible seafood; and
• Engaging in and supporting policy and management changes that lead to positive environmental outcomes in fisheries and aquaculture.

The initiative holds the promise that consumers will become better informed and be able to support the sustainable harvesting of seafood by making environmentally sound choices when shopping.

If you’d to read the press release on which this item was based go to: Businesses Seeking Expertise from the Conservation Community

To visit a web site that can help you choose fish that are good for you and the ocean go to: Oceans Alive

Link to a printable pocket guide to fish selection (.pdf format) that you can take to the supermarket.