The Dominican chapter of the global organisation Sustainable Ocean Alliance, SOA will host its inaugural Sea Food Expo with the aim of sensitising the public on the benefits of sustainable fish consumption.
The first of its kind, the Seafood Expo will be addressed by Manager of the Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve, SSMR, Norman Norris, and have educational displays by reputable chefs on best practises on preparation and conservation of fish.
In a lead up to World Fisheries Day on 21st November, Project Development Officer for the SOA Dominica hub, Shania Scotland, stressed the value of this Expo to marine conservation: "We decided to do this Seafood Expo to raise awareness on the types of sea food we consume and why we have to maintain the health of the oceans that provide that food source. This is a fun way of showing what we can do with the types of fish we have.
Aquatic life is very valuable, especially with issues like climate change affecting
them. We have to advocate and be a voice for these creatures. Underwater life is critical for the maintenance of a balanced environment."
Scotland believes the Seafood Expo will help inform Dominicans on the need for sustainable marine practices. "The public should become more aware of what is happening in our oceans and regional and international maritime boundaries as it affects us too. When we push these campaigns, we see examples we should not follow, like heavy industrialized fishing that affects by catch like dolphins.”
The event, held under the theme ‘It’s Not Seafood, It’s Sea Life Exposition', will run from 11:00a.m to 1:00p.m on Saturday 16th November at the Alliance Francaise de la Dominique.
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