Ocean's Apex Predators: Rethinking Our Top Seafood Choices

The video discusses the popularity of tuna, salmon, and shrimp in the US and highlights the need for more sustainable and healthier seafood choices. It emphasizes the importance of diversifying our seafood consumption to include oily fish like sardines and mackerel, which are better for health. The video also explains the ecological impact of consuming top predators like bluefin tuna and suggests trying alternative options like catfish and tilapia, which are farmed sustainably.

Which seafood items are the top three sellers in the US?

• Lobster, crab, and oysters

• Catfish, tilapia, and anchovies

• Sardines, mackerel, and herring

• Tuna, salmon, and shrimp

What is a common reason people avoid oily fish like sardines?

• They are difficult to cook

• They are not available in stores

• They are too expensive

• They have a strong taste

Why is it not sensible to consume top predators like bluefin tuna?

• They play a crucial role in the ecosystem

• They are too small

• They are not tasty

• They are not nutritious

Which fish is mentioned as being farmed in a sustainable way?

• Salmon

• Catfish

• Shrimp

• Bluefin tuna

What is a suggested alternative to eating higher up the food chain?

• Eating more red meat

• Consuming more plant-based foods

• Trying fish like sardines and tilapia

• Avoiding seafood altogether