date:Mar 08, 2019
old as Alaskan halibut and sutchi catfish or spinycheek grouper being sold as hogfish, according to Oceana.
Beth Lowell, Oceanas deputy vice president of U.S. campaigns, urged the government to do more to stop fraud.
Seafood fraud ultimately deceives consumers who fall victim to a bait and switch, disguises conservation and health risks, and hurts honest fishermen and seafood businesses, she said in a statement.
Seafood traceability from boat to plate is critical to ensure that all seafood