Aquaculture

In the West, sushi has gone from unfamiliar to mainstream over the past couple of decades. But while many people love the taste of sushi rice and salty seaweed, some don’t want to eat fish. Luckily, we can make vegan sushi that’s every bit as tasty as the fishy original.

Fish and seafood are often recommended as good sources of healthy nutrients like protein and essential fatty acids. Some research even suggests that fish may help you live longer, with a lower risk for disease. But how much truth is there to these claims? What about contamination with mercury and other heavy metals? And what about the ethical and sustainability concerns?

Frankenfish could be on your dinner plate by the end of the year. On December 21, at the very end...