Supermarkets stocking unsustainable seafood species: Greenpeace
17.06.2008 18:01
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- Source: cbc.ca
Canadian supermarkets are continuing to stock their fish counters with threatened ocean species, according to a Greenpeace report released Tuesday. Greenpeace said the grocery chains Loblaw and Sobeys sell all of the 15 species included on the environmental group's Redlist, a list of fish the group suggests are at risk of being overharvested or raised using non-environmentally friendly methods. Loblaw declined to comment on the report. Greenpeace acknowledged that Wal-Mart, Overwaitea and the Thrifty Division of Sobeys have started to consider sustainable seafood purchasing strategies. Greenpeace Redlist- Atlantic cod
- Atlantic haddock (scrod)
- Atlantic halibut
- Atlantic salmon (farmed)
- Atlantic sea scallops
- Chilean seabass
- Greenland halibut (turbot)
- Hard shell clams (Arctic surf clams)
- New Zealand hoki (blue grenadier)
- Orange roughy
- Sharks
- Skates and rays
- Swordfish
- Tropical shrimps & prawns
- Tuna-bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye
Concerns about overharvesting and unsustainable fishing methods have been raised by many environmental groups in recent years, including the Living Oceans Society, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Ecological Action Centre. In May, one of Vancouver's most popular restaurants, C restaurant, said it was considering taking wild salmon off the menu as sockeye salmon runs reached record lows. The report also suggested grocery stores are failing to provide consumers with information on fish stock status and fishing methods. Nearly seven out of 10 Canadians are confused about sustainable seafood options at the grocery story, according to a survey commissioned by Greenpeace. The national survey, conducted by Lger Marketing, was conducted between May 21 and May 25 and included 1,508 respondents. The margin of error is +/- 2.52 per cent, 19 times out of 20. RelatedInternal LinksResearchers project collapse of seafood speciesWild salmon could disappear from Vancouver menusEndangered fish stocks spur Canadian chefs to change menusSustainable seafood on park board menuMake seafood selections wisely, environmental group urgesIN DEPTH: Food safety: Contaminated fish?CBC ARCHIVES: To the last fishBLOG: Food BytesConsumer HeadlinesCanadians scaling back groceries, holidays because of rising costsA growing number of Canadians are cutting luxury items from their grocery lists and changing their holiday plans, according to a survey released Tuesday.Supermarkets stocking unsustainable seafood species: GreenpeaceCanadian supermarkets are continuing to stock their fish counters with threatened ocean species, according to a Greenpeace report released Tuesday. Air Canada cutting 2,000 jobs, trimming capacityAir Canada said Tuesday it plans to eliminate 2,000 jobs and reduce its capacity as the company joins the list of airlines cutting back in the face of higher fuel prices.Quebec hotels, parks, train stations go greenMore than 1,300 recycling bins will be installed across Quebec over the summer to encourage recuperation of reusable materials outside the home.Quebec tests electric carsLow-speed electric cars will be allowed to travel on some Quebec roads as part of a pilot project to test the environmentally-friendly vehicles, the government announced Tuesday. Consumer Life FeaturesIN DEPTHOnline CanadianaIf you list it will they buy it?TRENDSBest brandsToyota, Google world's most reputable companiesVIDEOTravelBackpacking in Europe (5:51)BLOGFood BytesBLOGComm-OdditiesSegway sales surge as pump prices risePeople who read this also read …
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