Tilapia
Your "Best Choice" is tilapia grown in the U.S. in environmentally friendly systems. "Avoid" farmed tilapia from China and Taiwan, where pollution and weak management are widespread problems.
Consumer Note
Most tilapia consumed in the U.S. comes from China/Taiwan (frozen) and Central America (fresh). Less than 10 percent of tilapia consumed in the U.S. is farmed domestically.
A mild, white fish, tilapia is available year-round. It's available whole, fresh, frozen, or even live in some Asian restaurants. It can also be found as fresh or frozen fillets. Tilapia is known as izumidai when prepared for sushi.
Summary
Tilapia is an important source of protein, especially in developing countries. Tilapia is a good candidate for farming, as it provides more protein than it takes to raise it. This is in contrast to some other fish raised in farms, such as salmon or tuna.
Native to North Africa, tilapia is a hardy, freshwater fish that tolerates a wide range of water conditions. This means it's easy to farm, but it also means it easily invades many habitats and threatens native fish populations.
In the U.S., most tilapia is farmed in closed inland systems that guard against escapes and pollution. However, in many other countries, tilapia is often farmed in open systems where escapes and pollution are bigger threats. However, tilapia farming methods vary widely within any given country.
U.S. farmed tilapia is the "Best Choice," with tilapia from Central and South America as a "Good
Alternative" to other imported product.
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