Saambr promotes sustainable seafood on World Lobster Day

“Many people consider them a delicacy which has placed them in high demand on restaurant menus. Most of their populations are now under huge pressure due to overharvesting. We do think it’s a problem. It’s not only lobsters, but other seafood that people buy,” said Ann Kunz, spokesperson for Saambr. 

 

Saambr shared a guide to indicate which seafood species are in short supply. Species in the green category, such as Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) and South Africa Hake (Merluccius spp), are the best choice for consumers while Saambr encouraged seafood lovers to think twice before ordering species in the orange category. West Coast Rock Lobster falls under the red category- which Saambr has labeld as ‘don’t buy’.

 

This category includes Cape Salmon, prawns and a variety of hake called Merluccius hubbsi, which is imported. 

 

 

 

 

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