It’s no secret thatseafoodhas become a highly sought-after cuisine within the United States.
But, in reality, there are troubled waters in our seafood market as well.
It is estimated that this bycatch accounts for an astounding40% of sea life caught worldwide.
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The ocean itself falls victim to these negligent methods as well.
The seafloor is often scraped and destroyed by fishing nets.
There is also a fair amount of deception when it comes to the origin of seafood.
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These false assertions and fishy dealings are not only unethical, but can be extremely dangerous for consumers.
And, it’s not just a handful of bad fish in the school that are to blame.
The typical methods used to catch and can the fish make it susceptible to both overfishing and gross mislabeling.
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StarKistowned by South Korean company Dongwon Industrieshas faced multiple allegations relating specifically to its operations in American Samoa.
But, the reality of their operations looks much different.
“Honestly, they know.
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I just don’t think they care,” he explained to theAP.
“They are making money on every shipment, and they are not going to ask questions.”
