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tice, especially as most by-catch ends up back in the sea, dead. “Trash fish” also makes for inexpensive and deli- cious menu options.Links daily StruggleThe Slow Fish campaignFishing is a critical issue, given the dwindling state of global fish stocks, pollution of the oceans and its impact on the livelihood of small-scale fishing communities.By engaging the entire Canadian Slow Food network, the Slow Fish Canada campaign will invite people to find local solutions to support better managementof our freshwater and marine resources. For more information: www. slowfood.com/slowfishAlongside groups such as Ecology Action Centre, Off the Hook Com- munity Supported Fishery and Slow Food Nova Scotia, Dennis has started working to help develop local seafood markets. Slow Fish Nova Scotia was launched last spring with a dinner at Fid Resto. As Dennis describes, “We are trying to change the way people view fish and fishing.”After 13 years of running the restaurant, Dennis and Monica have now closed it to pursue other projects. Their passion for cooking and local food continues to influence their other work, includ- ing cooking and serving food in clients’ homes. “It’s quite fun actually. The menus are varied and they usually give mefreereignonwhatIcando.Iusea lot of local fish and seafood.”Dennis also continues to lead Nova Scotia in the local food movement, making waves through his work with Slow Fish and the local fisheries and restaurant scenes.www.ecologyaction.ca www.offthehookcsf.ca slowfoodns.com www.slowfood.com/slowfishDespite an abundance of fish, seafood has never been a celebrated part of Nova Scotia’s food culture. Historically, the opportunities for export were too great, making it easier to ship locally caught fish to Boston than around the province. This means that Dennis often struggles to acquire the local seafood he wishes to serve. Unfortunately, if faraway buyers and processors drive prices, local seafood markets are un- able to thrive. For example, one day Dennis contacted several local fisher- men looking to buy sea urchins. How- ever, he was unsuccessful. Due to the price for sea urchins in Japan being low, it was not considered worthwhile for the Nova Scotia boats to go out: The boats were tied up.53