Sushi trends
 

Looks like we may be running out of sushi fish sooner
than we think.

"If even a fraction of (China's population) starts eating marine products on
a daily basis, it could trigger overfishing or jack up prices throughout the
world," he said."

http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-...704090051.html

Sushi trends
 

Musashi wrote:
> Looks like we may be running out of sushi fish sooner
> than we think.
>
> "If even a fraction of (China's population) starts eating marine products on
> a daily basis, it could trigger overfishing or jack up prices throughout the
> world," he said."
>
> http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-...704090051.html

Yeah, we're going to kill the oceans in no time.
Canada is sending most of their lobster catch over seas now,
causing huge spike in prices here on the East Coast. Some
restaurants aren't even offering it now.

--
Dan

Sushi trends
 

"Traditionally, Chinese eat far less fish than Japanese, and what they
do eat is mostly freshwater varieties. But sushi and other Japanese
seafood delicacies are gaining in popularity among the growing ranks
of the newly rich.

Emerging demand on the mainland is spurring expectations among seafood
industry officials, who describe China as a "market of 1.3 billion
stomachs."

"Japanese cuisine is viewed as sophisticated and healthy and has
become a symbol of wealth," said Lee, who exports fish to China and
Taiwan..."