sustainably caught

Meaning

This term refers to fish or seafood harvested using methods that do not deplete the species' population or harm the surrounding marine ecosystem. It implies that the fishing practices minimize bycatch, preserve ocean habitats, and adhere to strict ecological guidelines to ensure long-term marine health.

Examples

• The restaurant guarantees that all of its seafood is sustainably caught by local fishers.

  The restaurant guarantees that all of its seafood is sustainably caught by local fishers.

• Consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainably caught wild salmon to protect ocean health.

  Consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainably caught wild salmon to protect ocean health.

• We only purchase seafood that is certified as sustainably caught by reputable marine conservation groups.

  We only purchase seafood that is certified as sustainably caught by reputable marine conservation groups.

• This dish features sustainably caught cod served with a light lemon-herb butter sauce.

  This dish features sustainably caught cod served with a light lemon-herb butter sauce.

• By sourcing sustainably caught tuna, the culinary group hopes to reduce pressure on overfished stocks.

  By sourcing sustainably caught tuna, the culinary group hopes to reduce pressure on overfished stocks.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ This farmed salmon is sustainably caught from the local river.

  ✓ This wild salmon is sustainably caught from the local river.

  'Caught' refers to wild fish captured in their natural habitat. Farmed fish are 'raised' or 'harvested,' not 'caught.'

• ✗ The supermarket sells sustainably caught vegetables.

  ✓ The supermarket sells sustainably grown vegetables.

  The word 'caught' applies strictly to animals, primarily fish and seafood. Crops and plants are 'grown' or 'harvested.'

Related Expressions

Practice

• To protect marine biodiversity, the menu only features ___ seafood.

  💡 Harvested without harming the ocean ecosystem.

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  sustainably caught

• Look for the eco-label to ensure your tuna was ___ without harming dolphins.

  💡 Ethically and ecologically fished.

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  sustainably caught