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There’s a lot of misinformation out there about fisheries and seafood. We fact check some common myths below.

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Conscious eating can and should include several different kinds of food. A plant-based diet has lower impact relative to a standard diet that includes lots of animal protein, but a diet that includes fish can have as low, or even lower impact.

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Ocean Optimism?

New research says we have the policy blueprints to rebuild marine life by 2050. Decarbonization needs to happen quickly, though.

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The science of Seaspiracy

The new Netflix Original film, Seaspiracy, makes some bold claims. We dive into the science and correct several bits of misinformation.

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