Ponderings of a Scientist

I just re-examined the Northeast Seafood Watch pocket guide and I would like to add the following:

I think its fine to eat Sea Scallops and Haddock (both on the avoid list). The scallop fishery is booming right now, just expect high prices as demand is high. Haddock stocks have recovered much better than Cod and new gear devices that specifically select Haddock (avoiding Cod and the flatfish - flounder, sole, plaice, etc.) have increased the viability of the fishery. Shrimp fishers caught tons of Gulf of Maine shrimp this spring (the season is now over), the stock appears healthy and the fishery will likely improve in years to come. This year the industry had a hard time selling product because all of the onshore infrastructure disappeared when shrimp disappeared in the 1990s. However, if you can find frozen northeast caught shrimp go for it.