If you love seafood and want to find the best sustainable fish species there are a few simple ways to do this. First, when you purchase from Chef’s Fresh Fish you can be rest assured knowing that all of our selections are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). This means that everything is sustainably sourced; we don’t offer anything that comes from fisheries that don’t employ sustainable practices.
When you’re looking for the best sustainable fish species in the store, an easy way to identify good choices is to simply look for the blue MSC eco label. This will ensure that you’re making a smart choice for the health of the species and the ocean.
We also recommend using Seafood Watch, a consumer oriented program created by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They rank seafood according to “Best Choice,” “Good Alternative,” and “Avoid.” You can download their app to help you make informed choices in restaurants and grocery stores.
When buying at the seafood counter be sure to ask the staff what are the best sustainable fish species they are offering that day. Or you can simply ask them which of their selections are MSC certified.
Be sure to check out our Resource page for more information and to learn how to educate yourself about making sustainable choices.