Vegetarianism... Not Quite.

How can I fight so hard for the protection of animals and nature while I eat meat every meal?

Why am I not a vegetarian?

Animals taste really good. Sorry, I really don't have a better reason than that. I do have my justifications though. I feel that we are capable and able to eat meat without impacting the environment. If we select our protein sources well.

I feel that if we breed and raise domestic livestock then we are entitled to eat it. We take care of these animals to end up as food. This type of agriculture is found in many different animals. Termites, ants, bees.

Damselfish farming activity can have profound effects on the structure of the algal community. The territorial fish protect their dense stands of filamentous algae aggressively from other herbivores, thus reducing grazing pressure and increasing productivity. Non-destructive cropping of algae, which promotes exponential growth, is often observed, and some damselfish even selectively weed out indigestible algal species. These fish do in fact maintain farms of algae that are harvested for food, with management techniques.

Much like how we raise our food. Pigs, cows, and chickens are commercially farmed for food. Even species of fish are farm raised for food. We farm our food. Just like we farm the fruits and vegetables that are a part of our diet.

Now, I do still believe that the livestock used for food deserves humane treatment. I feel that slaughterhouses should treat every animal with respect and give them the best care possible. There are many dark blurry videos of PETA members hiding in slaughterhouses, watching chickens be killed by wringing their necks or cattle being killed by blunt force trauma to the skull. And it makes me sick that the animals are treated that badly. Slaughterhouses like that should be closed down.

In terms of fish protein, it may be the simplest and most beneficial protein source. Fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to improve brain function. It is also commonly farm raised if you're willing to work for it a little more. Salmon is readily farm raised. But farm raised fish aren't always readily available unless you look for it. But don't you think it's worth it to protect the world's oceans?  Think of all the animals caught up in fishing nets that die.

In summary... EAT ONLY FARM RAISED PROTEIN SOURCES AND IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS FROM WHICH THOSE ANIMALS ARE KEPT IN.