The 90-Day Plan: DAY 36

DAY 36

BUY FISH



Scientists estimate that if current fishing practices continue, commercial fishery stocks will collapse around 2040!

This is largely due to bycatch. Bycatch is the unintended landing of a non-target species. In short it means that for every 4 fish caught, 1 is discarded as waste.

Choices we make as consumers influence the product we buy. It is estimated that five-billion pounds of fish are pulled from the oceans every day and 25% of this is discarded as waste.

Next time you BUY FISH, send the right message to fisherman practicing sustainable methods.

Before you buy another fish, use this link to help make informed choices: http://www.blueocean.org/seafood/seafood-guide

Look for the MSC label too: http://www.msc.org/

Challenge: Write your member of congress: http://www.house.gov/
and/or senators: http://www.senate.gov/ to advocate Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Sanctuaries: http://nmsfocean.org/

These areas are protected from fishing and ensure a healthy environment for fish to reproduce.


For More Information:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24990893#24990893