Overfished
Canada has nearly 5 times the number of certified sustainable fisheries compared to the global average. (Marine Stewardship Council, 2023)
Polluted
35% of imported seafood tested positive for dangerous heavy metals like mercury and lead. (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2021)
Contaminated
The U.S. FDA rejected 10% of imported seafood shipments due to contamination with banned chemicals and pathogens. (FDA, 2022)
Imported
Canada imports over 80% of its seafood, much of it from countries with weaker regulations. (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2023)
Unregulated
Only 2% of imported seafood is inspected in North America for safety and quality. (FDA, 2023)
Mislabeled
40% of seafood in Canada is mislabeled, with farmed species sold as wild-caught. (Oceana, 2022)
Dyed Pink
>99% of imported farmed salmon is dyed pink using synthetic astaxanthin. (NOAA, 2023)
Fed Antibiotics
Over 80% of farmed shrimp and salmon from Asia test positive for antibiotic residues. (Consumer Reports, 2023)
Pesticide-Treated
Pesticides used in salmon farms have been linked to harmful effects on human health and marine life. (Environmental Science & Technology, 2022)