This is another example of overfishing and waste. Commercial fishing results in what is known as 'by-catch wastage', which occurs when fish or other marine species are accidentally caught while fishing for other species. Every year, American fisheries discard about 2 billion pounds of by-catch, which is the equivalent of half a billion meals! California gillnet fishing, which focuses on halibut, is considered one of the worst in this regard. If you've ever eaten halibut in the United States, there's a good chance that it's from this fishery.
3. Caviar
The caviar comes from the eggs of the beluga sturgeon, an ancient fish species that can live up to a hundred years. These eggs are highly sought after and can be worth thousands of dollars per kilogram. Consequently, the beluga sturgeon is seriously in danger of extinction. The same danger applies to many other species of sturgeon.
4. Chilean sea bass
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Its high mercury content poses a threat to human health.
5. Eels:
Eels grow slowly and are overfished in many parts of the world, leading to the collapse of some populations. This is problematic because eels play an important role in the dispersion of mussel populations, which act as natural water filters. In addition, eels absorb and store harmful chemicals and pollutants very easily. This problem is so serious that in some areas it is recommended that residents eat no more than one eel per year.
6. Import Basa, Swai, Tra, Striped Catfish
These fish are in some cases simply labeled as "catfish" and should be avoided. According to a 2016 study, 70-80% of these fish were contaminated with Vibrio bacteria, a leading cause of food poisoning caused by seafood.
7. Imported farmed shrimp
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