KnowYourFish Calendar: Know When to Eat Your Favorite Fish

In order to prevent the species of fish from being wiped out, campaigners are working towards educating the consumers on various sustainable ways of eating fish.

Many people are aware of the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, which is an essential component of fish. Studies say that children who consume fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are four points higher, in comparison to those, who eat fish less frequently or not at all. Also, it helps in improving the insulin sensitivity in the people with diabetes and increases serotonin levels.

The fact that more relished varieties are caught, frequently, even before they can breed, leads to a concerning dip in their numbers. To prevent species of fish from being wiped out, it is very important to generate awareness and educates the consumers on what to eat in which season.

“KnowYourFish” is one such calendar that provides a very user-friendly platform to know more about the fish you are eating. The calendar, specifically, describes the breeding cycles of fish species, so the consumers can make a wise choice. It encourages people to spare the fish during their reproduction season and early stages of life so that their species can be protected and prevented from being extinct.

The varieties that should be scraped off this season:

If you are an inhabitant of the west coast of India, Mackerel needs to be left alone from the months of June to September. However; Squid, Tiger Prawns, Silver Pomfret, Kingfish, and Barramundi are good enough to intake.

Those who are living on the East coast of the country, InSeason Fish has a completely different calendar that puts Silver Pomfret, Whiting, Indian Halibut in the ‘avoid’ zone, and gives a go-ahead to eating Mackerel, Barracuda, and Indian White Prawn.

But in spite of the presence of a large variety of edible fish, most countries only consume a small percentage of those varieties, preferring to keep a limited palette, instead of an elaborate one. Seasonal choices aside, one can also take measures so as to have a sustainable fish diet.