Some Fishy Advice - Sustainable Questions & Answers On Salmon
Why should we avoid farmed salmon? Salmon are raised in net pens
in coastal waters where wastes such as salmon feces, uneaten
fish food and disease can easily spread to coastal ecosystems.
Other potential problems relate to the escape of non-native
species into the wild, and in some areas the killing of sea
lions and sea birds in order to keep them from eating farmed
fish. What kind of salmon should I buy? We believe wild-caught
salmon from a well-regulated fishery is the most environmentally
sound choice. Alaska salmon has recently been certified by the
Marine Stewardship Council, which certifies that it is a
sustainable and well-managed fishery. California wild-caught
salmon is also a Best Choice. Washington and Oregon salmon are
on our Yellow List because of recent population declines. Most
canned salmon are from wild Alaska fisheries and are a Best
Choice. I thought that some salmon were endangered. Why eat wild
salmon at all? Habitat destructi