To the staff of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, it was a no-brainer to do something to address this issue.
Whole Foods Market has been a Seafood Watch partner since 2010 and only sells wild-caught seafood from fisheries that are certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council or rated as Best Choice or Good Alternative by Seafood Watch.
These recommendations are all based on scientific studies and surveys, and the ratings can vary even within fish species depending on how and where the fish was harvested. Chinook salmon, for example, are a good buy if they were farmed in New Zealand, but not so good if they were caught in Puget Sound.
At the cafe that started it all, Monterey Bay Aquarium Executive Chef Matt Beaudin says he never has a dull day of work. One day he might be working with purveyors at U.S. Foods, the next talking to an abalone diver in San Diego. Part of the challenge of his job, he explains, is finding seafood that is both sustainable and tasty. “A lot of the time as a chef, I find that sure, it’s green rated, but it doesn’t always translate to good flavor on the plate.
Wild-caught salmon is considered one of the best choices by the prestigious Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. The nation’s top 10 aquariums include this Monterey Bay gem
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