On 6/10/2014 10:42 PM, Jeßus wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:38:29 -0400, Cheryl >
> wrote:
>
>> I refuse to turn a blind eye at this but I don't know what to do. I can
>> boycott seafood, but I am just one person.
>
> Whilst not slavery: as of last year, our scallops are being exported
> to Thailand to be shucked - then sent back to Tasmania as 'fresh'
> scallops. We have unemployment well over 10% and they're shipping them
> to Thailand... I love scallops, but I won't buy them shucked anymore.

I've heard/read tales that the same thing happens in USA with regard to
fish/shellfish caught in coastal waters only to be shipped and processed
in Asia, then sent back to USA as 'locally' caught. Very scary! Makes
it important to know one's fishmonger and such, if any exist locally :/

Sky