the fishery

fabrication, shellfish, fillet techniques, and sushi making, sustainability,

From ancient times to the present day, fishing has captivated the hearts of people worldwide. Whether you’re a catch-and-release enthusiast or a seafood connoisseur, fishing has woven its way into our cultural heritage. It serves as a cherished way of life, a privilege, a rite of passage, and an immensely rewarding pastime.

The poissonnier

The poissonnier, commonly referred to as the fish chef, is responsible for the preparation of all fish dishes in the kitchen. This can include acquiring fresh fish on a daily basis from local fishermen or other merchants, as well as bringing in non-local catches, as needed, to supplement the menu.

"Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers." ---- herbert hoover

videos on fish fabfrication

How to make 12 types of sushi

Cody Auger, chef/owner of Nimblefish in Portland, Oregon, breaks down 11 whole fish and turns them each into a single piece of nigiri. Watch as he scales, fillets and prepares Red Sea Bream (Tai), Threeline Grunt (Isaki), Golden Eye Snapper (Kinmedai), Young Gizzard Shad (Shinko), Sardine (Iwashi), Horse Mackeral (Aji), Trevally Jack (Shima Aji), Yellow Striped Butterfish (Takabe), Beltfish (Tachiuo), Bigfin Reef Squid (Aori Ika) and Bigeye Tuna (Maguro). He also demonstrates how to make Tomago, a Japanese egg omelet.

how to open every shellfish

Sharpen your tools and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best methods for cracking open and cleaning just about every variety of shellfish you might encounter in the kitchen. Not every crustacean and bivalve plays by the same rules, and learning the proper technique can elevate your seafood game to the next level. So, if you're ready to get cracking, Mike has you covered and then some.

how to fillet every fish

Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best methods for cleaning and preparing just about every fish you could encounter in the kitchen. Not every fillet is made the same and learning the proper technique can elevate your seafood game to the next level. So, if you're ready to learn how to fillet every fish, Mike has you covered and then some.

fishing and sustainability

Sustainable fishing respects marine ecosystems and adapts to the reproductive rate of fish to maintain a balance and ensure the survival of all species. Sustainable fishing rejects the indiscriminate capture of fry and endangered species or those without commercial value.

The overexploitation of the seas and oceans is leaving them without fish. This is confirmed by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in one of its latest reports, which calls for a sustainable fishing model to ensure the survival of species and fishing activity.

The peace and silence that reign in the ocean depths are increasingly being disturbed. At first glance, life under water continues as normal, but behind this infinite calm lies a terrible secret: the underwater world is becoming empty. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) states in its 2018 Living Planet report that since 1950 we have extracted almost 6 billion tons of fish and other invertebrates from the seas which makes the fishing industry the main threat to marine wildlife.

problems caused by overfishing

The loss of marine biodiversity also has negative consequences for the more than 3 billion people in the world who live off the richness of the seas and coasts, according to the United Nations (UN), as well as for the fishing fleets that are forced to sail hundreds of kilometers further to cast their nets in more productive waters.

These forced journeys in turn create new problems such as the overexploitation of other fishing grounds and the outbreak of territorial conflicts, especially off the coasts of Africa, Latin America, and south and north-east Asia, the continent with the greatest fishing activity in the world. In addition, the impoverishment of the seas, together with the lack of resources in the poorest fleets, encourages illegal fishing, which generates 36 billion dollars annually, degrades marine ecosystems and endangers food security.

"To the naked eye, our oceans are beautiful. But scientists tell us that all of the world's fisheries will collapse by 2048, unless we change how we manage them. Help protect our oceans so the next generation can also enjoy their bounty."---Ted danson

the state of marine fauna

The UN Food and Agriculture Agency (FAO) asserts that the increase in intensive fishing has compromised the survival of 33.1% of commercial species, leaving them without time to recover between catches. For example, in 2018, the FAO published a report that stated overfishing in the South-East Pacific and the South-West Atlantic affects more than 58% of the fish populations that inhabit them, while in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea the figure exceeds 62%.

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture, a report published biannually by the FAO, warns that fish production has doubled since 1960. In 2016, it broke its historical record with 171 million tons and an average consumption of 20.3 kilos per year person. This exponential increase in demand has led to the overexploitation of species such as the Alaska pollock, the anchovy and skipjack tuna, among others, which endangers food sustainability.

advantages of sustainable fishing

Sustainable fishing is a more artisanal and small-scale method with social, economic and environmental benefits, some of which are based on the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.

In sustainable fishing, the bycatch is used, for example, to make fishmeal to minimize food waste.

Sustainable small-scale fisheries account for 66% of all catches destined directly for human consumption.

Sustainable artisanal fishing provides employment for 90% of the global fishing industry and is the basis for the development of small fishing communities.

Sustainable fishing generates less waste, minimizes energy consumption and reduces the use of chemicals that damage the ozone layer.

International standards such as the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) Standard determine whether a fishery is sustainable and is being well-managed.

the msc and sustainable practices

The Marine Stewardship Council is a non-profit organization which aims to set standards for sustainable fishing. Fisheries that wish to demonstrate they are well-managed and sustainable compared to the MSC's standards are assessed by a team of Conformity Assessment Bodies.

Fisheries that meet the MSC Standard are independently certified as sustainable.
Retailers and restaurants choose MSC certified sustainable seafood.
An independently verified supply chain
assures consumers that only seafood from an MSC certified fishery is sold with the blue MSC label.
Consumers preferentially purchase seafood with the blue MSC label.
Market demand for MSC certified seafood increases.
More fisheries choose to improve their practices and volunteer to be assessed to the MSC Standard.

where to buy msc certified seafood

Each time you go grocery shopping, place an online order, or visit your favorite restaurant, you have the opportunity to vote with your wallet for a healthier ocean for this and future generations.

When you make the switch to certified sustainable seafood products featuring the MSC blue fish label, you are directly supporting the fisheries and businesses helping to make the fishing industry more sustainable.

Find out if your favorite retailer, restaurant, or seafood brand carries products with the MSC blue fish logo.

www.msc.org/en-us

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