What It Means to Serve Sustainable Seafood

Unless you live along one of the coasts, then enjoying freshly caught seafood might be something you only get to do a little. However, many restaurants across the country offer a variety of delicious options which use sustainable seafood, including Mac's Raw Bar & Market on the Marietta Square. 

Read on to learn more about sustainable seafood and why Mac's is proud to feature it in many of our tasty dishes. Then, if you want fresh seafood or one of our classic cocktails, stop by or book a reservation today to avoid the lines.

Sustainable Seafood: What is it?

There are more ways to help the environment other than recycling aluminum cans and cutting back usage on single-serve plastic products. Many organizations have set forth guidelines to become zero-waste companies and encourage employees to use green practices and consume less energy when possible.

Organizations in the hospitality industry, like hotels and restaurants, are doing their part to help the environment by encouraging guests to use towels more than once and opting not to have housekeeping service as often, resulting in increased water and energy savings. 

While you may hear the term 'sustainable seafood' but don't understand what the practice entails, it can best be described as wild-caught, and farm-raised seafood harvested that doesn't harm the ocean's biodiversity.

Why is using sustainable seafood important?

Over-harvesting and overfishing have decimated our oceans, and Earth is struggling to keep up with a population of over 8 billion. However, wild-caught seafood that is sustainably harvested ensures fish and shellfish populations are not overfished, and fishing gear has minimal impacts on other wildlife like dolphins and sea turtles.

With restrictions in place to prevent over-harvesting in our oceans, many have turned to farm-raised seafood to meet restaurant-supply needs and demands. Aquaculture is the term used to describe the farming of fish, shrimp, oysters, and other seafood, and when done properly can safeguard habitat, reduce disease spread, and limit the use of wild seafood as food.

How to Eat Seafood Sustainably

We all need to do our part to help save the environment. A simple way to do that is by visiting establishments encouraging recycling, using less energy, and serving sustainably raised food. Additionally, consumers who use green practices are helping our world now and ensuring that future generations can still enjoy the world around them.

Ready to Try Sustainable Seafood?

If you are looking for a place that serves up some of the finest seafood and cares about the environment around us, then Mac's Raw Bar & Market, a sustainable seafood restaurant in Marietta, should be at the top of your list. 

Mac's Raw Bar also has an expanded wine list and a dessert menu that pairs well with our delectable entrees. We also have one of the best brunches around, so stop by or book a reservation today! Whether you are into fish, oysters, or shrimp, we have many sustainable entrees to select from. So don't wait to come by and see us; we'll save a table for you!