"At one point, well over half a million tonnes by weight of it were being caught and sold each year. Though Atlantic cod have quickly evolved and are poised to become a sustainable option once again, it's important to allow the population to rebuild before we continue to fish for them, so for now it remains one of the dishes you should never order at seafood restaurants."
"Yes, it's easier said than done. Even the most sophisticated restaurant diners among us walk a fine line between engaging with our servers about menu details and coming off as overbearing know-it-alls when asking about the best sustainable seafood. Take heart. If you're dining in a restaurant that values transparency and takes pride in its choices, your server will likely be ready, willing, and able to answer your questions."
Atlantic cod has been overfished to the point of vulnerability to extinction due to industrialized fishing and bottom trawling. Historical catches reached well over half a million tonnes annually. Atlantic cod have shown rapid evolutionary changes and could become sustainable again, but populations need time to rebuild before resumed fishing. Consumers are advised to avoid ordering Atlantic cod in restaurants until recovery occurs. Diners can ask servers whether the restaurant sources cod from sustainable fisheries. Restaurants that prioritize transparency can often answer or check with the chef. There are two common varieties of cod.
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