VIDEO. Here are tips for eating fish responsibly

Consuming fish responsibly requires adapting to different fishing periods. This is what Julie Bossard, member of the Pleine Mer association, explains. For example, scallops and shrimp are only fished in winter while cuttlefish, squid and red mullet are fished in the winter. summer and fall. It is possible to find fish season calendars on the internet. Julie Bossard also recommends opting for large fish to avoid “eating baby fish that are not yet mature”.

“Prioritize species from sustainable, local and artisanal fishing”

Julie Bossard advises avoiding the consumption of fish, cod and tuna, species threatened by intensive fishing. The way in which the fish is caught is in fact essential: the member of the Pleine Mer association warns of the invasive fishing techniques used in certain cases, such as the purse seine technique. It’s important to “favor species from sustainable, local and artisanal fishing. So you should not hesitate to look for direct sales points, short circuits”.