Question for Pacific Northwest peeps

16 years ago

Hope Kat, Terri or anyone in Washington or Oregon can answer this question. Publix is advertising sockeye salmon (never frozen)this week. The ad says the are "wild and sustainably harvested". What does that mean?

I'm very grateful to your area this month. Two of my favorite things are salmon and Rainier cherries and they're both on sale this week.

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jennmonkey
16 years ago
I found the on the NOAA site:

"What is sustainable seafood?

Seafood is sustainable when the population of that species of fish is managed in a way that provides for todayÂs needs without damaging the ability of the species to reproduce and be available for future generations. If you buy fish managed under a U.S. fishery management plan, you can be assured it meets 10 national standards that ensure fish stocks are maintained, overfishing is eliminated, and the long-term socioeconomic benefits to the nation are achieved."

So, basically they are wild caught but they are careful about their fishing methods as to not over fish the population, or take fish that shouldn't be taken yet, so the fish can continue to reproduce and their populations flourish. That's what I take it as anyway!

Yep, it's delicious fish time up here in Seattle! YAY!
kacram
16 years ago
yeah, what she said! LOL

I think I've had about 10 pounds of Rainier cherries
this week! lol
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oldgardener_2009
16 years ago
Those cherries are so tempting, it's hard to pass them up!

Love salmon too, have it twice a week.
patti43
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks, Jennmonkey. I looked up the definition for "sustainably" but that didn't help much. The cherries have been cheaper this year than in the past. I have been known to pay over $6 a pound for them. I figured I'd rather have a pound of those than a trip to the DQ. This week they are $1.99 a pound and BOGO on top of that. They're not only delicious, but so pretty!

Eat up, Kat. It's a short season for them--at least around here.

Just FYI, the salmon here is $9.99. Bet you don't have to pay that much.
jennmonkey
16 years ago
Woah, 9.99! That is cheap. I work one block from the Pike Place Market, so I need to go down and get some salmon soon. I love it!

I went to a fancy seafood place here last weekend and had halibut and crab that was to die for. I've been craving more ever since!
kacram
16 years ago
I figure we pay around $500 a pound. Expensive owning a boat! LOL

our rainier cherries are on sale for 2.99/lb! lol

I found our Washington apples for cheaper than here
when we were in Phoenix.... and fresher too! lol

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