The U.S. is privatizing the ocean, wreaking havoc on the seas and on fishing towns. Some people believe it is worth it

“A necessary book for anyone truly interested in what we take from the sea to eat, and how, and why.” —Sam Sifton, The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed author of American Catch and The Omega Princple and life-long fisherman, Paul Greenberg takes us on a journey, examining the four fish that dominate our menus: salmon, sea bass, cod, and tuna. Investigating the forces that get fish to our dinner tables, Greenberg reveals our damaged relationship with the ocean and its inhabitants. Just three decades ago, nearly everything we ate from the sea was wild. Today, rampant overfishing and an unprecedented biotech revolution have brought us to a point where wild and farmed fish occupy equal parts of a complex marketplace. Four Fish offers a way for us to move toward a future in which healthy and sustainable seafood is the rule rather than the exception.

Publisher Description

For over 30 years, Harbor Fish Market in Portland, Maine, has been providing the highest quality seafood available. Through its retail store and food service division, it services retail customers, fine restaurants, and institutions. It also reaches thousands of customers through its retail airfreight department, and national wholesale sales department. In addition to its physical reach, Harbor Fish Market has become an iconic destination for tourists and locals alike: it is the authority on Maine seafood. With beautiful displays, knowledgeable family-run staff, and the best seafood around, Harbor Fish is synonomous with Maine’s iconic industry. Finally, the family behind the successful business offers up decades worth of recipes and expertise so that you can cook up a delicious dish. From appetizers to soups to entrees, this collection of family-tested recipes is the must-have Maine seafood cookbook.