The #1 Secret Seafood Companies Don't Want You To Know

Many Americans are eating healthier in the new year, including more seafood.

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However, a recent analysis from Oceana may change your mind on this popular food.

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Mexico, Belize, Peru, and the Philippines supply 84% of the US's seafood imports.

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The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) encompasses 13 fish and shellfish species, including tuna and shrimp, to prevent illegal fishing.

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That means 60% of imported seafood supplied in America isn't checked for red flags like fishers ignoring catch restrictions,

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"When Americans order calamari at a restaurant, they do not want a side of criminal activity,

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Dr. Marla Valentine, Oceana's illegal fishing campaign manager, says illicit fishing can harm ocean

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When fishers remove too many fish or other marine creatures from the ocean, they remove key components of that ecosystem.

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Oceana is lobbying the U.S. government to cover all imported seafood with SIMP. It awaits a floor vote.

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When imported seafood is safe and legally caught, customers will pay top price, according to Oceana.

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