There’s nobody more attuned to what’s freshest and most plentiful than someone who fishes every day. Whenever you can, try to support fishermen by shopping at your local market or fishmonger.

Local, Wild-Caught  Fish is Best

Say "No" To Imported Seafood, Especially Shrimp

Laws about drug and chemical use overseas can be inconsistently enforced, and not all imported seafood is checked carefully.  Some fish farms overseas also have serious issues with labor exploitation and habitat destruction.

Most Salmon is Farmed  and Most Isn't Great

The ocean-based cages used for farmed salmon, have all kinds of problems: too many fish get crowded into small areas, leading to diseases and parasites that take antibiotics and harsh chemicals to control.

Not All Fish Farms Are Bad

A growing number of farms use a recirculating setup that filters and recycles water, creating a closed-loop system where extra nutrients are recycled to feed crops like  lettuce and tomatoes.

Check Out  Bivalves and Seaweed,  Both Farmed & Wild

Bivalves — like mussels, clams, and oysters — aren’t just delicious, they also help make coastal waters cleaner by filtering out extra algae and nutrients.

Knowledge is Power

Read FoodPrint’s report on Farmed Seafood, where you can learn to separate the facts about aquaculture from the marketing buzz.