Patrick James

A guide to the best and worst choices for fish consumption.

Any sardine will tell you that all fish were not created equal. Of course, they’re not caught equally, either. Overfishing is a serious problem around the world, and many ocean advocates say we need to stop catching and eating fish all together. But since people demand their sushi, we at least must start making responsible purchases, or we’re simply going to run out of sea life. Follow this guide, and you can help ensure that we have plenty of fish in the sea for years to come.

Catfish GOOD

Catfish caught or farmed in the United States is a great option (just make sure it is, in fact, U.S.-caught or -farmed).

Caviar MAYBE

Eschew caviar from wild-caught beluga in favor of some from U.S.-farmed