Buying Sustainable Fish Is Getting Easier, But It's Still Hard : The Salt →
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This week, Whole Foods, the upscale grocer, said it is eliminating 12 fish species from its seafood section as part of its commitment to ocean conservation. The fish, rated “red” by conservation groups that evaluate overfishing and other problems, include popular choices like Atlantic halibut, octopus, and some tuna.
In a video circulated by the company, chef and author Michel Nischan called Whole Foods’ decision “massive, because you have a super-large retailer … making a very difficult choice.”
Whole Foods isn’t the only company to stop buying certain fish because of how they’re caught or raised. Target and Wal-Mart have also committed to purchasing certain fish certified as more sustainable by independent bodies.
