Plant-based seafood maker Atlantic Natural Foods is applauding the new documentary “Seaspiracy,” for its work to protect the world's oceans. The documentary explores the impact that consumption of animal protein has on the ocean and human life.
“Our growing population and increasing demand for protein-rich food sources are only going to swell the burgeoning strain on our oceans,” said Douglas Hines, chairman of Atlantic Natural Foods, in a statement.”We humans have caused this, and it is now our responsibility to do what we can to help reverse our harmful impacts.”
Hines called for more governmental oversights to help reduce the impact.
"This needs to be driven by world governments, who have a responsibility to drive forward international, industry-wide reform and guidance to manage and protect our ocean resources, address climate impacts, stop polluting our oceans with plastic, and eliminate widespread abuse of human lives,” he said.
He also called on food makers to take action.
"As a food manufacturer and retailer,” Hines said, “it is our responsibility to empower consumers to make this choice, by providing a range of sustainable, nutritional, versatile, and tasty plant-based protein products.”
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