Susatainable Seafood Leaving a LegacyNovember 03, 2011

Filed under: Natural Living, Organic - greenacres @ 3:43 PM

We’re all concerned with the safety of our oceans and the marine wildlife that call them home!  That’s why responsible seafood harvesters have chosen to adhere to certain rules and regulations that will ensure the fish-ability of our oceans for generations to come…preserving all of the health and nutritional benefits that come out of wild caught fish.  That’s why the Marine Stewardship Council has developed a program of certification to recognize and reward sustainable fishing the world over.  They are a global organization working with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists, conservation groups and the public to promote the best environmental choice in seafood.  And that’s why GreenAcres is proud to carry a slew of MSC certified seafood options. 

• Crown Prince—Alaskan Pink Salmon and Skinless & Boneless Pacific Pink Salmon       

• Henry & Lisa’s—Canned and Frozen Wild Alaskan Salmon—fillets, burgers, nuggets…you name it!     

• Wild Planet—Wild Pink Shrimp           

• Natural Sea—Canned Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon           

We also carry many varieties of seafood that, although they have not been MSC certified, they do maintain sustainable practices that keep our marine environments safe.  They have not been certified either due to lack of time on the part of a reviewing body or lack of a unified group of stakeholders requesting assessment, such as Marine Stewardship Council itself.  Again, this does not mean that harvesting practices are not sustainable.  Rather, it usually means that there is too much demand on the part of the review board to process and review all certification requests immediately.  All of the brands above also have seafood products that have not been MSC certified, but are held to the same strict standards (for instance, canned tuna that is dolphin-safe, sea turtle-safe, and harvested without long lines that endanger many marine species.  These sustainable companies include:

• Legacy Seafoods—frozen Flounder, Halibut, Sea Scallops, Cod, and more! 
• Natural Sea—Canned Seafood Products
• Daughter Frozen Shrimp

And more!

See them all in our freezer cases and with the other canned meats in the grocery aisles!