👀 When you notice a little thing like the MSC label on your seafood, you start to see it everywhere! It may be a small label, but it means fisheries are making BIG sustainability improvements.
See the label. Know you're good.
#SustainableFishing #SustainableSeafood #MSC #SustainableLiving #OceanHealth
If I had a dollar for every time I've gotten an email saying "there was a typo on my can, it says 'fad' free instead of 'fat' free." I would have SEVERAL dollars.
This is weird because a) we don't make cans of anything - MSC is a non-profit that sets a sustainable fisheries standard - and b) fish are kind of known for having healthy fats. So when a can says FAD-free, it's talking about Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), not fat.
People may look for FAD-free seafood because historically, FADs have had a reputation of increase bycatch and contributing to ghost gear when poorly managed.
But we couldn't leave them out of our Fishing Gear 101 series because they play a major role in tuna fishing.
They're also an excellent reminder that it's not the fishing gear that makes a fishery sustainable, but the way that fishing gear is used. MSC certified fisheries that use FADs are reducing impacts by using non-entangling and biodegradable designs, tracking and retrieving lost devices, and improving monitoring at sea.
With better technology, data, and safeguards in place, FADs can improve fishing efficiency and lower costs, while continuing to evolve toward more sustainable tuna fishing.
As a science-based org, we're here to set the record straight...SHRIMPS👏IS👏NOT👏BUGS👏BUGS👏IS👏SHRIMPS
But, most importantly, if you want to eat shrimp, make sure you look for the MSC blue fish label to know it came from a certified sustainable fishery.
Tuna aren’t just fast apex predators; they play a vital role in ocean ecosystems by regulating fish populations and keeping marine food chains stable. Their population health is even used as a marker of overall ocean health!
And here's a bonus fact: some tuna can warm their eyes and brain separately from the rest of their body, boosting vision and reaction speed in cold, deep water👀🧠
#WorldTunaDay
Little grocery tip that actually makes a difference 🛒🐟
When you’re picking up seafood, look for the blue fish label (MSC) - it means it’s been sourced in a way that protects our oceans and keeps fish populations healthy 💙🌊
Easy swap, big impact #MSCCertified #SustainableSeafood #MSC
Affordability is shaping food choices in North America right now. People are adapting. They’re looking for value. They’re making trade-offs, but they’re also finding ways to stay aligned with their sustainability values.
Choosing MSC labeled products means you're supporting MSC certified fisheries making change happen.
Here are 5 tips for buying sustainable seafood on a budget:
1. Shop smart with product types
Don’t overlook MSC certified canned and frozen options. They’re often more affordable, last longer, and are just as nutritious as fresh.
2. Look out for sales
With 69% of Canadians already relying on promotions, watching for sales is a practical and effective way to make sustainable choices more accessible. Buying canned and frozen also allows you to stock up when sales are good.
3. Choose trusted labels across price points
MSC certified seafood is available in a wide range of products, including many every day, budget-friendly items like canned tuna, frozen filets, or surimi (imitation crab).
4. Explore private label options
Many grocery retailers offer their own private label seafood products that meet the MSC’s trusted sustainability standards often at a lower price.
5. Try something new!
Trying different types of fish or seafood products can help you find options that fit both your taste and your budget.
#SustainableSeafood #MSC #SustainableFishing #FoodPrices #SustainableLiving
♉ Meet the Taurus of the ocean: halibut 🌿🐟
Calm, grounded, and perfectly content staying low-key, halibut don’t rush the moment. They rest along the ocean floor, steady and unbothered, waiting patiently for the right time. Strong, resilient, and a little stubborn…very Taurus.
Does that make halibut fishers Taurus too?! Quiet confidence, long-term thinking…feels right.
MSC certified halibut fisheries are built on that same steady energy.
They’re managed with science-based rules to keep stocks healthy, protect the wider ecosystem, and ensure this fishery can thrive for the long term. That means careful monitoring, collaboration between industry, scientists, and government.
Because Taurus energy isn’t about quick wins, it’s about building something that lasts.
#Taurus #TaurusSeason #OceanHealth #SustainableFishing #MSC #Halibut
Once you see it, you can't unsee it. 👆
See the MSC label. Know you're good! 🌊🐟
#EarthDay #EarthMonth #MSC #Ecolabel #SustainableSeafood #SustainableFishing #SustainableOcean
