American want local seafood

A poll by Environmental Defense Fund reveals that Americans prefer local seafood produced with good environmental standards.

84% of users want a system that “would first examine the risks and opportunities of fish farming (also known as aquaculture) in U.S. federal waters before setting high standards and regulation for safe and sustainable aquaculture.”​

70% of users are concerned about the origins of their seafood, asking for more sustainable regulations to reduce the environmental harm.

Americans demand sustainable seafood

According to Ricardo Baeza Errazuriz, seafood industry specialist, people have become more environmental conscious and demand for producers and farmers' responsibility.

* * * UPDATE JANUARY 2022

A new pool shows 90% of consumers prefer local. So, numbers go up rooting for sustainable local salmon. Holiday Season was great!