July 29, 2024 - NOAA Sea Grant

Savor the Sea: A Taste of Sustainability

July 29, 2024

Sustainability is about meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It’s a balance of environmental health, economic growth and social equity. One of the simplest ways to contribute to sustainability is by making conscious choices in our daily lives. Whether that is by reducing waste by opting for reusable products or supporting local markets, every small step we take helps build coastal and marine resilience.

In this video, learn more about how to choose sustainably sourced seafood and try this mouthwatering pecan-crusted rockfish topped with a tangy honey-Dijon sauce! It’s perfectly crispy, delightfully flavorful and incredibly easy to make.

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Revitalizing the Fleet: Launching the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program

Our skiff picks up speed on the Intracoastal Waterway, accelerating out of view of the docks of McClellanville, South Carolina, into the unbroken salt marsh landscape. Jack Spahr keeps both feet firmly grounded as he navigates these waterways, familiar enough to him after nine months of this commute as a full-time waterman working alongside his uncle, Captain Jeff Spahr. He laughs easily with Garrett Kestory, one of the lucky six selected out of 59 applicants to participate in the inaugural class of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s (Consortium) month-long Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program (CSAP).