Seafood holds unique significance due to its varied roles—it is traceable to its origins through fishing communities, serves as prasad in temples, sustains coastal populations by providing both nutrition and medicinal benefits, and acts as a strong cultural identity anchor, especially for fisherwomen.Traditional fishing communities have long embraced ""nose-to-tail"" cooking, using every part of the fish to enrich taste and nutrition. This approach contrasts with Western practices, where parts like the fish head are often discarded, while in parts of India, the head is highly prized as a delicacy.Zero-waste consumption and food preservation are central to fisherfolk, whose deep connection to the water gives them unique insight into climate change's impact on marine life. Traditional fishing communities prioritise seasonality in their practices, a principle often ignored by commercial trawler-based fishing. Watch our latest Podcast Series episode on Seafood out now, to understand why adhering to seasonality is vital not just for sustaining marine life, but also guaranteeing better food and the continued practice of seafood-based traditions, both culinary and cultural.

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