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Question about sustainability for fish

LilMadi — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:40:03 GMT

I noticed when QVC is trying to sell fish, the vendor states that it is from the wild (I forget how they word it). However, the fish are actually being FARMED in the ocean so yes, they are living in their natural water but they are restricted and also being fed and cared for by the fish farmers. Would you say that is the same as "sustainable wild caught" fish or is this different?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

RoughDraft — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:50:42 GMT

As far as I know "wild caught" refers to fish caught in their "natural environment." No mention of raising them in pens (even if the pens are submerged in natural waters.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

Sooner — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:53:27 GMT

It is a complex subject and I'd say buyer beware and be informed if this is an issue that is important to you for either health or ecological reasons.

Otherwise, don't worry about it.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

Still Raining — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:27:38 GMT

Unless we can see the clip or read the exact wording, we can not form an opinion.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

fthunt — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:57:34 GMT

Using ...Fish Gates is bad?

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

furbabylover — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:13:53 GMT

The difference is like night and day. Farmed fish, even though farmed in the ocean, are fed a specific diet full of antibiotics, etc. Its a marketing ploy to claim the fish as wild. I now buy all my fish from a company in the Pacific Northwest called Vital Choice. We have never had fresher wild fish and they ship all across the country. Always arrives frozen solid!!

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

mspatmac — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:28:06 GMT

@furbabylover Thanks for posting about Vitak Choice. Looks wonderful. Thinking about ordering.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

CalminHeart — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:40:45 GMT

I buy my seafood from Great Alaska Seafood in Soldotna, Alaska. comes frozen and is shipped overnight. I've found their prices and quality to be outstanding....better than any other fishery I've tried.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

LindaSal — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:25:06 GMT

Farm raised is not "wild caught". simple as that.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

EatWell — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:59:56 GMT

Yes.

~Life is short. Eat well. Because you may die tomorrow.~

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

LilMadi — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:17:16 GMT

Thank you furbabylover, I really appreciate the information. Stay safe.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

LilMadi — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:18:51 GMT

CalmInTheHeart-thanks for the info-appreciate it.

Re: Question about sustainability for fish

LilMadi — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:20:00 GMT

@LindaSal - Thank you.