7 seafoods that are only popular because of marketing schemes
Atlantic Salmon: While nutritious, its widespread marketing often overshadows concerns about sustainability and farming practices.
Tilapia: Marketed as a healthy, mild fish, tilapia is often farmed in ways that raise environmental and health concerns.
Farmed Shrimp: Heavily promoted for its versatility, farmed shrimp can be linked to habitat destruction and questionable farming practices.
King Crab: Its high price and luxurious image are often the result of marketing, rather than its taste or nutritional value.
California Roll (Imitation Crab): This sushi staple relies on marketing to promote a faux crab product, which is not crab at all.
Fish Sticks: Marketed primarily to children, they are often made from lower-quality fish and are more about convenience than quality.
Canned Tuna: Heavily marketed for its convenience and health benefits, concerns about mercury levels and sustainability are often overlooked.
Farmed Catfish: While promoted as a healthy, affordable option, it can have a negative environmental impact and lower flavor compared to wild-caught varieties.