2020 List of St. Lawrence Marine Species Valued by Fourchette Bleue

Fourchette bleue reveals its 2020 list of marine species from the St. Lawrence that it wishes to promote during the next fishing season. This year, 44 species of fish, seafood, marine mammals and algae from the rich cold waters of the St. Lawrence were selected.

SEAWEED VALUED BY FOURCHETTE BLEUE 2020

1. Sieved agar 2. Succulent Wakame (Atlantic Wakame) 3. Gaspésie Coral 4. Enteromorpha sp. (Aonori) 5. Fucus sp. 6. Black seaweed 7. Sea lace (Sea spaghetti) 8. Sea lettuce 9. Digital Laminaria 10. Sweet Laminaria (Kombu Royal) 11. Dulse 12. Irish moss 13. Nori 14. Saccorrhiza 15. Sea vermicelli For 10 years now, Fourchette bleue has been encouraging consumers, fishmongers, and restaurateurs to prioritize local seafood, discover the new flavors of the St. Lawrence, and diversify their selection of fish and seafood. Using its scientific methodology, the Fourchette bleue team ensures that the species selected allow for adapting gastronomic choices based on scientific advice, fishing techniques, and industry observations. Visit fishmongers and taste these species in Gaspésie restaurants. To learn more, visit: www.exploramer.qc.ca To see the complete list of selected species: Liste-Fourchette-bleue-2020