Summer may be ending, but the socio-political dimensions of seafood never really go away. As (hungry) consumers, we rarely stop to think about how our seafood lives, how it’s caught, or who’s doing the catching — the taste is usually what’s top of mind, not the story behind it. This isn’t a call to stop eating seafood, but a reminder that there’s always more to it below the surface!
So the next time you’re eyeing a seafood tower, remember: What’s on the plate is never just about flavor — it’s shaped by biology, gear, geography, and policy fights playing out far from the table.
Elle Wibisono is the Technical Director of the Blue Lab at Georgetown SFS Asia-Pacific. A fishery scientist and science communicator, she has worked across international NGOs, government, and coastal communities — bringing together perspectives on how people and the ocean shape each other. Elle is the author of A Snapper Tale, a children's book on the surprising diversity of red-colored snappers, and occasionally publishes fish comics at @fishtory.co. Her current work sits at the intersection of art, science, and policy — finding ways to create real impact for communities and nature.
