October 2021 — Healthy Seafood Choices
What better way to celebrate National Seafood Month than to enjoy the bounty of the sea? Generally, seafood is as nutritious as it is delicious. Eating fish and shellfish has many health benefits, and seafood caught in the U.S. is sustainable and safe. Seafood is a nutrient rich food that is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, and Dietary Guidelines recommend adults consume at least eight ounces per week.
But many consumers have also heard warnings about mercury consumption or the safety concerns associated with raw seafood consumption. Seafood experts from Sea Grant programs around the country have come together to create Seafood Health Facts, a website that aims to guide consumers about the health benefits and any potential problems associated with seafood consumption. It also provides tips on ways to prepare seafood safely, and maximize nutritional value.
To learn more about seafood nutrition, check out the latest episode of SeaTalk.
Notable Dates in October
All month — October is National Seafood Month, and a fitting time to celebrate that the United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood—both wild-caught and farmed. To get started on learning more, check out DESG’s Seafood Health Facts website, a resource for consumers to obtain objective information on seafood products.
Oct 2nd and 3rd — This year, Coast Day will combine virtual events and small in-person activities across a full weekend! To learn more and to register, visit DECoastDay.org.
Oct. 13— Join us for Sea Level Rise and Climate Change: A Climate Conversation, where guest speaker John Englander, an oceanographer and expert on sea level rise and climate change, will speak about the latest science on sea level rise and climate change, the impending impacts, and potential solutions. Click here to learn more