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What is sustainable seafood?
• A species that is abundant and resilient to fishing pressures.
• A species that is well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research.
• A species that is harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species.
• A species that has a method of catch which ensures there is limited habitat loss associated with the harvesting method.
Adopted from Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program
Criteria for Commitment
• Participation is open to any restaurant that provides at least one sustainable option on their menu, with a commitment for continuous improvement.
• Full certification comes when all seafood items on the menu are sustainable
• Education and support materials for restaurant staff will be provided
Thank you to South Carolina’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative for their assistance in compiling our educational material!
What's in the News?
Seafood Choices Alliance Newsroom
Sustainable Seafood Forum
Environmental News Network
David Suzuki Newsroom
Links to other resources:
South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative
Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Program
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch - Great Links page on site
National Environmental Trust (U.S.)
Sea Turtle Restoration Project
Grouper Moon Project
Sea Turtle Satellite Tracking Project
Business Guide to Sustainable Seafood
Chefs Collaborative
Seafood Choices Alliance
WWF Sustainable Seafood
Some great recipes!
Go Wild! BC Salmon recipes & cooking
Halibut recipes & halibut cooking
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Contact us
For general inquires about the program, or any restaurants interested in participating in Cayman Sea Sense please email:
Marnie Laing at caymansea@gmail.com
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