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Atlantic Salmon (Farmed)

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Varies by farming method. Open-net pens can be harmful. Closed containment systems are preferable.

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Chilean Seabass (Toothfish)

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Overfished, opt for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified products.

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Atlantic Cod

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Stocks are overfished. Pacific cod from Alaska is a better alternative.

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Shrimp (Imported, Farmed)

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Often farmed with practices that harm the environment. US or Canadian farmed or wild-caught are better.

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Bluefin Tuna

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Critically endangered due to overfishing. Avoid or choose pole-and-line caught skipjack or albacore.

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Swordfish

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Often overfished. Choose harpoon- or pole-caught options from North Atlantic or Pacific.

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Eel (Unagi)

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Populations are declining. Seek out sustainably farmed options if available.

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European Sea Bass

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Wild populations are overfished. Farmed sea bass can be a better choice if from sustainable sources.

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Grouper

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Some species are overfished. Red grouper from the Gulf of Mexico is a more sustainable option.

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King Crab (Imported)

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Russian king crab is often illegally caught. Alaskan king crab is a sustainable alternative.

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Mahi Mahi (Imported)

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Fishing methods can be destructive. US and Ecuadorian longline-caught are better options.

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Orange Roughy

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Deep-sea fish with very long lifespans, making it highly vulnerable to overfishing. Best to avoid.

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Red Snapper

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Overfished, especially in the Gulf of Mexico. Seek out sustainable sources or alternatives like Vermilion snapper.

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Scallops

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Wild-caught can be sustainable, particularly when dive-caught. Farmed scallops are also a good choice.

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Tilapia (Farmed)

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Sustainable when farmed in closed containment systems. Avoid those from China due to poor practices.

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