The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative has been honoured with a Seafood Industry Climate Award for its groundbreaking efforts in reducing the seafood industry’s carbon footprint and increasing diversity

Spearheaded by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, the three-year old endeavour was awarded a $70,000 grant at the Seafood Expo North America conference to further its mission.

Currently, only about 40% of the fish is consumed, with the rest often discarded or used cheaply.