Tilapia » Tilapia from Latin America
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Details About Tilapia from Latin America
Health Details
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Eco DetailsMost tilapia in the U.S. market is imported from Latin America and Southeast Asia, where management and farming practices are less environmentally friendly than in the U.S. Since tilapia are not native to these areas, severe ecological damage can occur if tilapia escape to the wild. |
More About Tilapia from Latin America
Most tilapia in the U.S. is a mix of the three species listed below.
Species Information
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
