Is our hunger for poke a threat for the environment and the fishing industry?  

Poke, a dish made from raw yellowfin tuna (or ahi), is growing in popularity far beyond its native Hawaii. But the trend comes with many consequences for the environment and the fishing industry. Ahi tuna is the most sought after wild fish in the sea and the growing demand is putting increased stress on worldwide stocks.  

“You can’t be sure every dish of seafood you eat will be sustainable,” says Ryan Bigelow from Seafood Watch, “But no one person is going to save the ocean or ruin it in a day. Your strength is your voice, so don’t be afraid to ask questions.”

To enjoy poke with a better conscience, ask your server questions: What species of tuna is it? Where is the tuna from? How was it caught? You can use SeafoodWatch.org as a free guide to make better seafood choices.  

Continue reading on longreads.com, The Poke Paradox.