Can seafood industry get Americans to eat local fish?

The video explores the sustainable seafood movement in the US, highlighting the imbalance between imported and locally caught seafood. It focuses on dogfish fishing in Cape Cod, which is primarily exported to Europe, while most seafood consumed in the US is imported. Efforts to promote local seafood consumption, such as the Sea to Table initiative, aim to support local fisheries and introduce lesser-known fish like dogfish to American consumers. The video emphasizes the importance of creating markets for local seafood to sustain the fishing industry and coastal communities.

What percentage of seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported?

• 30%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

What is the primary market for the dogfish caught in Cape Cod?

• Local U.S. markets

• South American markets

• European export market

• Asian markets

What campaign has been launched to encourage Americans to eat local fish?

• Eat These Fish

• Sustainable Seafood Initiative

• Fish for the Future

• Eat Local, Eat Fresh

What is a potential consequence of continuing to import most of the fish consumed in the U.S.?

• Increase in local fish prices

• Decline of the U.S. fishing industry

• Overfishing of local species

• Improved international relations

What is the role of Sea to Table in promoting local seafood?

• Exporting local fish to Europe

• Importing exotic fish

• Distributing local fish directly to consumers

• Providing fishing equipment to local fishermen

How are universities contributing to the promotion of local seafood?

• By funding local fisheries

• By offering cooking classes

• By serving local fish in dining halls

• By banning imported seafood

What is the main appeal of dogfish according to students at the University of Massachusetts?

• It's local, fresh, and healthy

• It's cheaper than other fish

• It's exotic and rare

• It's a traditional dish