Ted Danson narrates a new documentary that reveals an ‘Inconvenient Truth’ about our love affair with seafood: if unsustainable fishing practices continue, we could see the collapse of the world’s fisheries as early as 2048.
‘The End of the Line’ takes aim at fish wholesalers and restaurant chains, such as celebrity haunt Nobu, that serve the most troubled species, including bluefin tuna and certain types of cod. Some businesses are already responding. A world without sushi-grade tuna sounds grim and is already becoming a reality for some Japanese chefs, who are experimenting with less appetizing terrestrial substitutes.
No need to remodel your diet in the image of Jeremy Piven’s: it’s still possible to enjoy fish responsibly. Choosing sustainable seafood can be tricky, but Danson urges consumers to avoid buying large, overharvested species and farm-raised carnivorous fish and to look for the Marine Stewardship Council certification label on seafood products at the grocery store.