Like the whole culture around eating meat is meant to distance oneself from the harm of it.
Cow flesh —- Beef
Pig flesh —- Pork
People don’t consider fish to be even animals at times so lol (https://v2.jacky.wtf/post/aff34872-928c-4c8f-891a-7d8705ceaa5c)
@jalcine fish is different enough from other meats (taste, nutrition, farming, etc) that I don't find it too bizarre to make that separation. w.r.t societal harm, fishing doesn't cause #deforestation & probably doesn't have a significant carbon footprint.
@seasharp i agree all non-vegan consumption is harmful -- the extent of which varies depending what's being consumed. Vegan's are the most ethical consumers, of course. But those who cannot (or will not) go vegan obviously have some control over how & what they cut back on. It's a false dichotomy to say "demand not species". It's a problem of disproportionate demand on species.