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A man offers his fish for sale at a central fish market in Athens, Greece.

Seven questions you should ask to try to make sure your fish wasn’t caught by slaves

Environment

Americans eat far less seafood than they do meat, but there’s still a long way to go before they chow down on salmon and shrimp in a truly ethical and sustainable manner. Author Paul Greenberg offers facts and tips for making your daily catch a little greener.

Blue Marlin

Saving our fisheries and feeding a growing population are both possible

Environment
Chandra Chifici at Deanie's Seafood weighs shrimp for customers in Metairie, Louisiana, in 2010.

How American seafood goes almost everywhere except America

Environment

New study examines how mercury in fish develops

Environment

Fish farming may be answer to depleted oceans

Environment

Dial-a-fish for the best seafood choice

Business, Economics and Jobs

A new text messaging service can tell you everything you need to know about that piece of fish you’re thinking of eating.

How sustainable is that certified seafood?

Experts are questioning whether the seafood with the “sustainable” labels from the Marine Stewardship Council is really environmentally responsible.

Mercury Dangers Around the World

Elevated levels of toxic mercury unveiled in 14 hotspots.

The World

Mercury in Sea Food: How Much is Too Much

Recent research shows that pregnant women who consume mercury tainted sea food could have children with subtle mental deficits. The federal FDA advises potential and actual moms to limit consumption of certain fish. But some health activists and state regulators say the federal agency is not doing enough. Living On Earth’s Dan Grossman reports.

The World

Oswego Fish

Aside Lake Ontario lies the small city of Oswego, New York where the economy has turned to sports fishing tourism. Despite warnings that contaminants from industrial waste have rendered fish from the Great lake a dietary health hazard, some local people eat the fish because they’re free. Over recent years a study has been conducted […]