Ecologist Film Unit: Consumer guide

*1, The obvious one ...Buy Products from Sustainable Operations*

How can you be sure that the products you buy come from sustainable  sources? Unfortunately, identifying which fish come from well-managed  sources is far from easy. No current certification scheme covers all of  the issues essential to ensure products come from truly sustainable  fisheries and aquaculture operations. It is the responsibility of  retailers to ensure that the products they buy come from operations  which adhere to sustainable conditions. Retailers must, until a reliable  certification system is in place, communicate to their customers the  source of their products. Unless you can be sure that products come from  well-managed operations, you should not buy them!

*2, Sustainable or not? ...Challenge Retailers*

So how do find out if your fish is sustainable or not? Challenge your retailers. Ask your local supermarket, seafood dealer or restaurant about  the source and catch-method of your seafood choices. Consumer concern is the best promoter of sustainable fisheries.

*3, Which retailers? ...Recommended supermarkets...

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