Book Launch: Why Sustainable Seafood Matters with Dr. David Shiffman
Format: In person
Date and time
Monday 23 November 2026, 7:00 PM local time.
About this event
Shark scientist and marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman is launching his new book, Why Sustainable Seafood Matters: Making Environmentally Conscious Choices, published by Johns Hopkins University Press on 17 November 2026. The book looks at seafood as one of the most environmentally complex foods people eat, and aims to help readers cut through misinformation, greenwashing, and oversimplified labels to make informed choices at the table.
The launch takes place at Silver Branch Brewery in Silver Spring. There is no need to RSVP; the link is to the publisher's page for the book.
What to expect
- Book launch with author Dr. David Shiffman
- Discussion of sustainable seafood, overfishing, and seafood labelling
- Open to the public, no RSVP required
Location
Silver Branch Brewery, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Organiser
Dr. David Shiffman, with the Marine Stewardship Council.
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