The Alaska Fishermen's Association, Alaska Seafood, is celebrating this week in Madrid the "Wild Week". This event aims to promote the sustainable fishing and the responsible consumption of fish. It does so in the week that the World Oceans Day and from the hand of this association that is a world reference in the management of sustainable fisheries.
The "Wild Week" in Madrid
Thus, From June 8 to 13, you can enjoy dishes and menus in 9 leading restaurants in the capital that will have salmon as the main ingredient. Specifically, the royal wild salmon (the King), the black cod (the Guindara) and the roe of the wild salmon (the Ikura).
The participating restaurants are: El Invernadero, El Atocha 107, El Uemura Restaurant, El Eguchi, El Ovillo, El Kuc a place to be, El Carbon Negro, El Umo and, finally, La Fonda Lironda.
The “I am Wild” seal, the best guarantee
For its part, Alaska Seafood takes advantage of the event to present the initiative "I'm wild". All of this will be identified with a restaurant stamp that will identify that they serve wild Alaskan fish on their menus. This seal will be synonymous with quality. With this initiative and seal launched is intended to publicize the good work of the association. This ensures that all Alaskan seafood come 100% from a management of responsible, wild fishing and above all respectful of the natural environment and environment.
All products of this association are also guaranteed to be traceable and have obtained rigorous sustainability certification. Although at present many consumers have doubts when buying wild fish due to the great overfishing that many seas are suffering. However, there is a fishery that aims to sustainability. It is undoubtedly the best way to combat overfishing and safeguard the marine ecosystem. In addition to supporting territories and people that respect the environment.
Wild salmon in Alaska
In all this, Alaska has pioneered the development of a responsible and sustainable fisheries management system that today is the most advanced, strict and effective in the world. It explicitly states in its constitution that all seafood products will be used, developed and maintained based on the performance principle sustainable financing model. Alaska exercises rigorous control over fishing quotas and seasons, fishing areas and techniques, and industrial activities that could adversely affect the natural environment. In this way, Alaska ensures the fish reproduction year after year. In this way they protect the subsistence of indigenous communities and thus their economy and the environment.
Other information that we believe is very important for the consumer is that they know that there are no fish farms in Alaska. They are actually prohibited by their 1990 constitution. All in order to protect the ecosystem and particularly the wild populations of salmon. And it is that in Alaska salmon and its fishing is a state matter that is closely linked to respect for the environment. All this has led to the preservation of this ancient tradition and to become the world's largest exporter of wild salmon.
A healthy product
Regarding its quality the wild salmon is one of higher sources of omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) which are essential for heart health. These suppress inflammatory responses, improve blood flow, and participate in brain function. It also has a high percentage of many vitamins and minerals essentials, including vitamins E, A, D, and B-12. Plus, it provides a high-quality, complete protein that keeps muscles and bones strong and healthy.
Until recently, the wild salmon from Alaska to Spain mainly for haute cuisine restaurants. Currently and thanks to the growing demand for healthy and sustainable fish it is no longer something difficult to achieve. Today you can find this fresh product in many fishmongers and supermarkets throughout the Spanish territory, that alone during the season. It is also a good option, out of season, to buy it, frozen or smoked.
