The Case of the Missing Red Snapper  | Fri Oct. 28, 2011 6:48 PM
EDT    Advertise on  Another issue that cropped up was vague
labeling. Halibut, a popular choice for fish tacos in my
kitchen, can be more environmentally friendly depending on its
ocean of origin. "Pacific halibut has healthier populations,"
writes Consumer Reports, but "labels don't have to distinguish"
between Pacific and Atlantic. In the study, eight samples
labeled just halibut were Atlantic halibut, the more overfished
breed, and four stores told Consumer Reports' shoppers that
Atlantic halibut was Pacific.   This poses a huge obstacle for
consumers trying to make responsible choices about which fish to
fry. Seafood guidelines, such as the Eco-Best list from the
Environmental Defense Fund or The Super Green List from Monterey
Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch, prove helpful in ascertaining
which types of fish are most likely sustainably caught and low
on harmful contaminants like PCBs and mercury. But if I'm not
even sure what I'm buying, then