Video: Don't bash seafood imports when supporting American fish
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We have seen several examples lately of attacks on imported fish, from individuals and groups, including author Paul Greenberg, who suggest that eating so much imported seafood is a bad thing.
We disagree.
Of course it is great to get locally caught fish, or fish from Alaska in the lower 48. But only a minority of Americans can pay the premium for Alaska sockeye, or Wild Gulf Shrimp. Bashing imports is effectively condemning most Americans to eat less seafood - and that is a bad outcome for the seafood industry, public health, and local fisheries. Instead, we should promote local sourcing, US fish, and quality imports - all as part of our seafood supply.
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