SLOW fish is a biennial, sustainable seafood forum and exhibition that brings together fishermen, processors, wholesalers, retailers, researchers, government agencies and consumers in the Italian port city of Genoa to explore ways to combat the depletion of world fish stocks and enjoy seafood responsibly.
The fishing heritage and skills of Slow Food’s Foundation for Biodiversity sea praesidia are a major drawcard at Slow fish. These praesidia were created to defend small communities of traditional fishermen around the world who pass down their age-old techniques from generation to generation. These methods can’t match the quantities caught using large fishing vessels and for the canning industry, but, thanks to their use of small boats and selective nets, the praesidia fishermen work in ways that respect coastal ecosystems and the seasonality of fishing. Only by ensuring the survival of these communities can we prevent coastal towns and villages being transformed into soul-less tourist settlements. A responsible approach and time-honoured knowledge can preserve the sea and guarantee good fresh fish.
The latest edition of Slow fish was held 17-20 Apr 2009. Read our red-tail blog coverage of Slow Fish 2009 and the promotion of restaurants encouraging sustainable fishing, street food and ‘fishwiches’. You are also encouraged to participate in the Slow fish challenge.