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Kim Jung Gi

artwork by Kim Jung Gi

Empty the thanks

Empty the Tanks is not a radical movement demanding the release of all captive marine mammals into the wild. Some of these animals might be great candidates for release, but those that are not should be retired into sea sanctuaries, where they can enjoy the rest of their days in natural seawater, feeling the waves of the ocean around them. They should not be worked until their last breath is taken and then thrown out like trash and replaced.

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The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put out a warning of an elevated risk of parasitic larvae that can grow into tapeworms being found in Pacific Ocean salmon, including Alaskan wild salmon that is popular in the US and elsewhere. Larva may survive in poorly prepared raw salmon, then take up residence in a human digestive tract. 

Sustainable seafood? Not in this world. The oceans are in deep trouble because of human action. Large-scale commercial fishing operations have pushed many species to the brink of extinction. Methods designed to capture large quantities of fish, such as long-line fishing, bottom trawling, and the use of driftnets devastates marine ecosystems. Bycatch, the term used to describe the unintended victims of commercial fishing nets, is a serious problem that threatens sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, and manta rays. If we continue to fish at this rate, conservation experts estimate that the oceans will be empty of fish by 2048. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has also previously estimated that 80% of global fish stocks are "fully- to over-exploited, depleted, or in a state of collapse.” @captainpaulwatson has also famously said, "if the oceans die, we die." Not only to the oceans provide us with 70% of the world's oxygen, they also play a role in mitigating climate change by absorbing 30 percent of the greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. In this day and age, there truly is no such thing as sustainable seafood. But if we change the way we eat, our oceans might stand a chance. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.