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“Eating a tuna roll at a sushi restaurant should be considered no more environmentally benign than driving a Hummer or harpooning a manatee.” quote by Daniel Pauly
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“Eating a tuna roll at a sushi restaurant should be considered no more environmentally benign than driving a Hummer or harpooning a manatee.”

Daniel Pauly

About This Quote

Source Interview: Marine Conservation Talk, 2015

Consuming sushi has a similar environmental impact as driving large SUVs or harming wildlife.

In simple terms: Sushi can be environmentally harmful.

Key Takeaway

Consider sustainable food choices.

Themes

environment sustainability food ethics

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

ethical educational

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • restaurant dining
  • policy advocacy
  • personal diet

Key Concepts

ecology carbon footprint

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you verify seafood sustainability?
  • What alternatives reduce your footprint?
A Different Perspective

Not all tuna is sourced unsustainably.

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