Pocket Actions
Order invasive fish:
- Find a restaurant on the map on the Pick the Alien campaign page.
- Order ahead for a dinner of an invasive species.
- Enjoy and share your experience of dining in support of the Aegean!
Pick the Alien is a project in collaboration with iSea
Seafood guides:
Beyond eating the Alien, use these guides to see which choices are less ecologically compromising.
- iSea Responsible Seafood Consumption Guide
- WWF Fish Guide (in Greek)
Share when you spot invasive species:
- Use the iSea guide to help you identify species. (Cyclades specific PDF)
- Share your sighting through their iNaturalist project page
- Spread the word through your social media! This is a collective effort.
Four quick tips to eat fish responsibly:
Invasives are best. This choice can actually have a positive impact for the marine ecosystem!
Smaller is better. Bigger fish are often predators and therefore regulators in the ecosystem, best to avoid eating them.
Avoid tuna and swordfish. Though their numbers are improving, these are important predators in the mediterranean.
Avoid sharks and rays, often called ‘Galeos’ in Greek. These options are hard to regulate and their populations are under pressure. (Infographic)
