A Fishy Situation: The Lenten Season

It probably is no surprise to you that eating fish is not a very sustainable idea. While fish is healthier than beef, the way in which we fish commercially is very unhealthy. All over the world the waters are being over-fished and leaving some species almost extinct.

With the Lenten Season upon us and many more of us eating fish, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the better choices of fish to eat. This list is taken from Gorgeously Green and the author has created the list by taking into account the status of the wild population, the fishing method, the by-catch, and the general impact on the environment.

Here are your best choices:
Anchovies
Bluefish
Calamari
Catfish (farmed)
Clams
Crab: blue, Dungeness, king
Crawfish
Pacific Halibut
Atlantic Mackerel
Mussels
Pacific Octopus
Farmed Oysters
Pacific Black Cod
Trap-Caught, Pacific Prawns
Wild Alaskan Salmon
Sardines
Scallops (bay-farmed)
Pacific Squid
Farmed Stripe Bass
Farmed Tilapia
Pacific Albacore Tuna
Sea Urchin (uni)

If you are interested in seeing a sustainable seafood guide check out Earth Easy.

What is your favorite type of fish? Does it make the best choice guide?