New methods for sustainable fish
Many countries are working to produce fish on land, which can result in more sustainable products. In closed-loop systems, water is recycled and nutrients are recovered to minimize environmental impact. In Denmark, for example, you can find farmed zander. Ask your fishmonger for RAS*-farmed fish.
*RAS; Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
What will we eat in the future?
In “From Ocean to Plate,” zander (Sander lucioperca) is presented as a climate-friendly alternative to endangered fish species such as cod. This means that guests can taste zander at Café Plankton and see the fish in the aquarium.
Zander live in the wild in lakes, rivers, and streams throughout most of Europe and Asia. It is a predatory fish that feeds on other fish, and it thrives in the dark waters of lakes, where its exceptional eyesight gives it an advantage when hunting.
Zander can also be farmed on land, making it a more sustainable alternative to wild-caught fish. Its meat is also tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Want to try something new?
Danes love to eat cod, salmon, and mackerel. But when we eat too much wild-caught fish, we risk these species disappearing due to overfishing. You can therefore help the ocean by choosing more sustainable alternatives, such as farmed fish or species that aren’t as heavily fished as the most popular ones. Cod in Danish waters is an example of a species under pressure, so it might be a good idea to choose other fish instead. For example, you can use saithe, haddock, hake, ling, tusk, or zander, which can often be prepared in the same way as cod.
We’ve developed three simple and delicious zander recipes that you can easily make at home.
Your money can save the ocean
Fish make up a large part of the food that feeds the world’s population. But when we pollute the ocean and climate change disrupts the ecosystem, it’s hard to replenish stocks at the same rate we catch them. How can we ensure we stay fed while also taking care of the ocean?
As a consumer, you help influence what ends up on store shelves. What you buy determines what is produced and caught. If we spend our money on more sustainably caught fish, we can improve the health of our oceans.
