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Shifting all that demand pressure to oceanic resources isn't the best alternative.
That, and as someone who loves fish, its already usually the more expensive option. Increasing demand won't help that.
I would think increasing demand would make it even more expensive since fish stock isn't something where you can just increase production. Discounting fish farming... for the most part.
That's what I was getting at, with sarcasm.
That's going to seriously mess with the sustainability of fisheries.
That article doesn't mention mercury levels, but any wild caught fish can have significant mercury buildup. The higher up on the food chain you go, the worse it is. And since sardines and anchovies are fairly low, that means they don't have a lot. But you'll be eating a lot of them, and suddenly you're the apex predator accumulating all the mercury.
And would reap the seas empty before you know it. Fish are a limited resource that is already way overused.
Ok, billionaires first. I'll wait.
I'm not sure they are safe to eat, but okay.
Yeah, no thanks. Much better to toss em' in the compost pile.
The rich already eat far more fish than you or I. Have you even looked at the prices of anything healthier than fried cod?
Fried cod's overpriced.
No argument here. I don't eat that stuff. If I'm gonna spring for seafood, its straight to Sushi or Salmon, sometimes crab or calamari.
Your priority is to save billionaires?
Their priority is to avoid taking any responsibility or changing their habits in any way.
I mean, the article is mainly about the health effects, so why are we concerned with their diets?
Yes, instead of that 8 oz filter, I'm going to have 8 oz of sardines. No one will have an issue with that.
Yeah, sardines were one of those foods that were both "too expensive" at my house and "poor people food" at my friends'. Whether someone thinks they're revolting or delicious may hinge on that.
Also - One of my nicest lunches ever was sardines with bread and butter at trail head in Italy.
I don't eat filters though. It's a texture thing.
What's in it for the fish?