fish and meat from sustainable sources

• Sustainable fishing involves respecting marine ecosystems and adapting to the reproductive rate of fish to maintain a balance and ensure the survival of all species
• Modern fishing techniques using large nets often wipe out whole fish populations and trap many fish by accident
• Sensitive habitats, endangered species, and the marine food chain need to be maintained for healthy and productive oceans
• Trapped fish in fishing nets are called bycatches and are often seriously injured or killed in the process
• Illegal fishing involves fishing in unauthorized areas, ignoring limits or quotas on fish catches, and poses a threat to fish populations, marine ecosystems, and legitimate fishing livelihoods
• Sustainable fishing involves catching fewer fish by using better net designs and returning to traditional fishing methods like smaller scale fishing
• Sustainable meat farming uses animals raised in a kinder way that can be sustained over many generations by supporting free-range and organic certified meat
• Meat production is resource-heavy, with 6.5 kg of grain and over 13,000 liters of water needed to rear every kilogram of beef
• Sustainable meat production involves using grass as animal feed and differentiates between pasture-raised meat and industrially produced meat
• Pasture-raised animals spend time eating vegetation, are unconfined, and can express their natural behaviors, while animals in industrial systems are confined and fed a grain-based diet
• Having meat and fish from more sustainable sources can lead to economic, social, and environmental benefits, such as allowing stocks to recover, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing waste from farming techniques
• The Dorset Meat Company and Fish said Fred are examples of successful businesses that work with small family-run farms and sustainable fishing practices to ensure ethical and responsible sourcing of meat and fish