Drinkable Swimmable Fishable Water

Drinkable Swimmable Fishable Water

The rally cry “drinkable, swimmable, fishable water” is being championed by many and different groups. On this week’s Sustainable Fish Friday 1-minute tip we pose the question, who best is situated to speak on behalf of fishable water?
Humane Harvest

Humane Harvest

Humans have been catching, selecting, harvesting and consuming wild fish for tens-of-thousands of years. We have the knowledge to carry out this practice in a responsible and respectful manner. Listen to this week’s Sustainable Fish Friday 1-minute tip to make sure...
Consumption of Older Larger Fish

Consumption of Older Larger Fish

Large trophy game fish captures are rare moments – the memories of which we cherish for years to come. However, how we caught those big fish is more important than how they may have tasted. This week’s Sustainable Fish Friday 1-minute tip offers food for thought on...
Below the Gunnel

Below the Gunnel

Many fishing boats now have raised platforms for anglers to stand on when fishing. The increased height improves visibility and casting accuracy. For fish being released, this increased height can also spell trouble. This week’s Sustainable Fish Friday 1-minute tip...
Belly Up

Belly Up

While there’s nothing wrong with selectively harvesting the odd fish, returning fish to the water to live another day is a practice that should be applied more often than not. Sometimes, fish are a bit overwhelmed when returned to the water and may hang upside down...
Apex Predators as Canaries

Apex Predators as Canaries

Years ago, miners would take canaries into the mine shafts with them as early warning indicators of dangerous gasses. Large apex predatory fish are like our canaries in that they serve to alert us when their ecosystems are dysfunctional. Listen to this week’s...