MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • May 2, 2021
The new Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” generated an oversized splash when it was released in late March. We’re still feeling the ripples today. The popularity of the film caused online searches for vegan seafood to spike. “Seaspiracy” alleges that the global fishing industry is “at war with the oceans”; that it’s impossible to enforce sustainable catch limits; and that “The same syndicates that are behind illegal fishing are the same criminal groups that are behind drug trafficking, human trafficking and other crimes.” The film has angered the fishing community. ~ Avery Yale Kamila