The world's obsession with sushi is destroying the oceans

    The demand for fresh fish to be served in restaurants all over the world is increasing, especially with regard to sushi and Japanese cuisine which in recent years has become available to everyone with the spread of the 'all you can eat' formula.

    The demand for fresh fish to be served in restaurants all over the world is increasing, especially with regard to sushi and Japanese cuisine which in recent years has become available to everyone with the spread of the 'all you can eat' formula.





    The more the world wants to eat fish, the more fishing increases and fish stocks are increasingly close to collapse due to intensive fishing and illegal nets which, in addition to catching fish to catch, cause the death of other marine creatures.

    A study recently published in Nature reveals that in recent years fish catch levels increased by 50% compared to previous FAO estimates.

    Unfortunately the intensive fishing is leading to the reduction of the population of sharks, fin whales, dolphins and rays which often end up trapped in the nets of commercial fishing vessels as a 'side effect' of intensive fishing.

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    Sharks, for example, are already found in risk of extinction, but their presence is essential for the balance of ocean ecosystems. At this rate, experts believe our oceans could be completely empty by 2025.

    Another endangered species due to mankind's eating habits is tuna.

    In recent years the population of bluefin tuna, also known as bluefin tuna, has undergone a severe decline of 98%.

    The world's obsession with sushi is destroying the oceans

    Photo source: National Public Radio

    Bluefin tuna is a popular ingredient in sushi dishes and Japanese cuisine. A report published last year by the Environmental Justice Foundation showed that the demand for this type of tuna, along with other fish species used for sushi, is contributing to the degradation of marine ecosystems in Thailand, which is the third largest exporter of seafood in Thailand. world.


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    The world's obsession with sushi is destroying the oceans Fonte foto: Associated Press

    Shrimp and tuna are the most common foods important from Thailand at the request of the United States and other countries of the world, including Europe. Anyone who consumes fish should always pay close attention to where it comes from, because commercial fishing is having increasingly negative impacts on the oceans. What's more, shrimp fishing in Thailand is linked to a serious exploitation of workers. According to a recent Greenpeace report, most of the fish and shrimp used in the world to make sushi and sashimi come from Taiwan where the exploitation of workers and intensive fishing with serious environmental costs they are on the agenda.

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    The idea is that the oceans are a vast and endless source of food but in reality this is not the case. In fact, these are very delicate ecosystems that need protection.


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    At traditional sushi there are some excellent ones vegetarian and vegan alternatives, prepared with fruit and vegetables, which are now easily found even in Japanese restaurants and which are easy to prepare at home. To safeguard the oceans and to protect yourself from the poisoning that eating unsafe fish can cause, try Sushi Veg.

    Marta Albè

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